Jude Bellingham appeared to make a gesture towards the Slovakia bench in England's win at Euro 2024.

UEFA has performed a U-turn on Jude Bellingham following his apparent gesture aimed at the Slovakia bench in England's dramatic win at Euro 2024.

England beat Slovakia 2-1 on Sunday to book their spot in the next round of the tournament.

Jude Bellingham scored a stunning bicycle kick goal deep, deep into stoppage time to force the last-16 clash into extra-time following Ivan Schranz's opener.

Harry Kane headed home in extra-time to seal England's passage to the quarter-finals.

After the result, Bellingham took to social media to clarify his gesture following his goal.

Initial reports suggested that there were no plans to charge the star midfielder.

But UEFA has now confirmed an investigation into the England player's actions have been launched for potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct.

UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector 'will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct by the English FA player, Jude Bellingham'.

In a statement, UEFA said: "The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) will decide on the matter in due course.

"Furthermore, an UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct by the English Football Association player, Jude Bellingham, having allegedly occurred in the scope of this match.

"Information on this matter will be made available in due course."

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring a goal for England against Slovakia. Image: Getty

The 21-year-old is now at risk of receiving a ban at Euro 2024, which would rule him out of England's game against Switzerland on Saturday.

Any form of suspension would be a major blow to Gareth Southgate, who is already without Marc Guehi for their quarter-final tie in Dusseldorf.

Bellingham has scored two goals for England at Euro 2024, including his winner against Serbia in their tournament opener.

He's been influential for the Three Lions in Germany following a prolific campaign at Real Madrid last season.

UEFA have reached a decision on Declan Rice.

UEFA have made a decision about a potential ban for Declan Rice after an incident that followed England's victory against Slovakia.

England put in another woeful performance in their Euro 2024 round-of-16 clash with Slovakia on Sunday.

Gareth Southgate's sides were less than two minutes from elimination, but Jude Bellingham produced a spectacular bicycle kick to level the score in the fifth minute of injury-time.

Harry Kane scored early in extra-time and England went on to win 2-1, but there were some bad-tempered scenes at full-time.

Declan Rice clashed with Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona and had to be held back by teammates Ivan Toney, Ezri Konsa and Aaron Ramsdale.

The Italian coach approached the match officials to complain about England's time-wasting, before pushing Rice away when the Arsenal star confronted him. Another member of the Slovakia coaching staff also shoved Rice.

Rice reacted furiously with a stream of abuse. Expert lipreader Jeremy Freeman told Mail Sport that Rice shouted at Calzona: "Shut up, p***y, oi, shut up, you bald c***."

There were fears that Rice could face a suspension following the incident, potentially ruling him out of England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland on Saturday.

Fortunately, according to Mail Sport, UEFA have no plans to charge Rice.

However, Jude Bellingham might not be so lucky.

Rice was involved in a heated moment after England's win over Slovakia (Image: Getty)

On Monday UEFA confirmed that they have opened an investigation into the midfielder's celebration following his late equaliser against Slovakia.

Bellingham made a crotch-grabbing gesture, which he claimed was "an inside-joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game."

If found guilty the 21-year-old could face a suspension, fine or both.

In 2019, UEFA investigated Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Simeone after both made similar gestures during a Champions League last-16 tie between Juventus and Atletico Madrid.

Both were fined but avoided bans, which could indicate how UEFA decide to punish Bellingham.

One man who will miss England's quarter-final is defender Marc Guehi, who will serve a one-match ban after picking up his second booking of Euro 2024.