JUDE BELLINGHAM posed for photographs with fans as he relaxed before England’s match against Switzerland.

The Three Lions squad was granted the day off on Tuesday ahead of its Euro 2024 quarterfinal on Saturday.

11Jude Bellingham posed for selfies with fans at an Italian restaurant in Erfurt on TuesdayCredit: Paul Edwards11The England star relaxed ahead of their quarter-final against Switzerland on SaturdayCredit: Paul Edwards

11 Bellingham signed autographs and posed for photographs with supporters.Credit: Paul Edwards.
Bellingham, whose miraculous last-gasp overhead kick spared England from an awful last-16 elimination on Sunday, was spotted at an Italian restaurant in Erfurt with his mother Denise, taking use of his free time.

The city is approximately 20 kilometres from England’s training facility in Blankenhain.

Supporters took photographs with the player after he was sighted in the restaurant.

Bellingham also signed autographs before cops assisted him to his car.

Fans could be seen desperately attempting to photograph the Real Madrid hero in footage of Bellingham exiting the restaurant.

The 21-year-old appeared at ease as he took a break from preparing to face Switzerland.

His absence coincides with a Uefa inquiry into a gesture Bellingham made after scoring against Slovakia.

He was accused of disrespecting the opposition bench, but justified his behaviour on social media.

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.”

11The midfielder relaxed with his mum Denise around 20 miles from England’s training baseCredit: Paul Edwards11Bellingham made use of a rest day, with the whole squad given time off to spend with their familiesCredit: Paul Edwards11Police later assisted Bellingham to a car as fans urgently attempted to take pictures with him.Credit: Paul Edwards.
He also included a yawning, ‘X’, and handshake emoji in the message.

Bellingham’s claim has subsequently been supported by footage of him executing the motion while celebrating for Real Madrid last season.

His stoppage time equaliser against Slovakia saved England before Harry Kane scored the winner in extra time.

The former Borussia Dortmund player was also named Man of the Match.

He also got the award for scoring in the Three Lions’ opening win over Serbia.

Meanwhile, Sun columnist Piers Morgan has defended Bellingham and described what may have motivated the gesture.11A large crowd gathered after Bellingham was spotted at the restaurantCredit: Paul Edwards11One fan even recreated Bellingham’s trademark celebrationCredit: Paul Edwards11Bellingham is being investigated for this gesture against SlovakiaCredit: AP11The England man celebrated with captain Harry Kane as they guided the Three Lions to the quarter finalsCredit: Getty