Jude Bellingham Praised as Potential All-Time Great After England Win
· Sports · BBC Sport, Telegraph India
Jude Bellingham has drawn high praise from former players and pundits who describe him as having the potential to become one of football's greatest players of all time. The 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder played a central role in England's 7-0 victory over Croatia in Rijeka, scoring a goal, registering three assists, and wearing the captain's armband. Former midfielder Roy Keane lauded Bellingham's running power, goal threat, and defensive work rate off the ball. Defender Matt Upson noted that Bellingham has firmly established himself as England's primary number 10 for the future. The performance came just twelve months after his place in the England squad was questioned by manager Thomas Tuchel prior to the World Cup.
Why it matters
Bellingham's emergence as a dominant midfielder and team leader secures a cornerstone player for both Real Madrid and the England national team for years to come.
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