Fantastic and consistent performances with Borussia Dortmund, turning Jude Bellingham into the sensation of the moment in the European football arena. The 18-year-old is seen as the future of the English national team, and his profile as a footballer has brought back to the memory of fans players like Steven Gerrard or Cesc Fabregas.
"3 Lions" coach, Gareth Southgate, left out Jude Bellingham, in the last matches valid for the World Cup qualifiers. But this is by no means a bad omen for talent. It is learned that Southgate has decided to give him time to recover the midfielder, and despite not being active in recent meetings, his place as a starter in the national team is unquestionable.
Many analysts see Southgate's decision to leave Bellingham in the final as wrong. Euro 2020 opposite Italy. James Horncastle told BBC Sport:
"There is an idea that England did not use their players properly, and more young players needed to be activated from the start. This applies to Jude Bellingham, but also to Jadon Sancho. "However, this is not the end of the road, this is the beginning of something new for England, with Bellingham at the helm."
According to Bundesliga reporter Archie Rhind-Tutt, Bellingham has a "sticky" energy to other players, both on and off the field. The Englishman's talent has undoubtedly been noticed by his teammates as well. Mats Hummels has said that he has declared 25 times his "love" for the midfielder, while Marco Reus has said that Bellingham reminds him of Steven Gerrard, with his determination to run forward.
According to Rhind-Tutt, the player often falls prey to his emotions. But the Dortmund staff is used to this, giving him the right time to calm down.
