Jude Bellingham poses for selfies with fans as England star relaxes at Italian restaurant ahead of Switzerland clash

JUDE BELLINGHAM posed for selfies with fans as he relaxed ahead of England’s clash with Switzerland.

The Three Lions squad were given the day off on Tuesday before their Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday.

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Jude Bellingham posed for selfies with fans at an Italian restaurant in Erfurt on Tuesday[/caption]

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The England star relaxed ahead of their quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday[/caption]

Bellingham signed autographs and posed for pictures with supportersPAUL EDWARDS

Bellingham, whose incredible last-gasp overhead kick saved England from an embarrassing last-16 exit on Sunday, was spotted at an Italian restaurant in Erfurt with his mum Denise as he made the most of his downtime.

The city is located around 20 miles from England’s training base in Blankenhain.

Supporters posed for selfies with the midfielder after he was spotted at the restaurant.

Bellingham also signed autographs before police later helped him to a car.

Fans could be seen desperately trying to get pictures with the Real Madrid hero in footage of Bellingham leaving the restaurant.

The 21-year-old appeared relaxed as he took a break from preparations to face Switzerland.

His time off comes amid a Uefa investigation into a gesture Bellingham made after scoring against Slovakia.

He was accused of disrespecting the opposition bench but later defended his actions on social media.

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Bellingham wrote on X: “An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game.

“Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight.”

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The midfielder relaxed with his mum Denise around 20 miles from England’s training base[/caption]

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Bellingham made use of a rest day, with the whole squad given time off to spend with their families[/caption]

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Police later helped Bellingham to a car as fans desperately tried to get pictures with him[/caption]

He also included a yawning, ‘X’ and handshake emoji alongside the post.

Footage has since emerged of Bellingham performing the gesture whilst celebrating for Real Madrid last season, supporting his claim.

His stoppage time equaliser against Slovakia rescued England before Harry Kane grabbed the winner in extra-time.

The former Borussia Dortmund man was also named man of the match.

He also received the award after scoring in the Three Lions’ opening victory over Serbia.

Meanwhile, Sun columnist Piers Morgan has luanched his defence of Bellingham – and explained what might be behind the gesture.

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A large crowd gathered after Bellingham was spotted at the restaurant[/caption]

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One fan even recreated Bellingham’s trademark celebration[/caption]

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Bellingham is being investigated for this gesture against Slovakia[/caption]

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The England man celebrated with captain Harry Kane as they guided the Three Lions to the quarter finals[/caption]

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