Southgate sidesteps strange Bellingham comparison to hail teen

England manager Gareth Southgate has praised the “thirst” shown by Jude Bellingham to learn from the experienced members of his squad. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder became England’s third-youngest international of all time when he made his debut last year. Bellingham, 17, also shone during the second half of Thursday’s 5-0 win over San Marino in […]

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Keane picks out England’s ‘complete midfielder’ for special praise

Jude Bellingham’s performance for England in their 5-0 victory over San Marino had Roy Keane waxing lyrical about the Borussia Dortmund midfielder. The 17-year-old replaced Mason Mount at half-time against the international minnows and impressed in his second appearance for the national team having made his debut in a 3-0 victory over the Republic of […]

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Southgate: Covid restrictions likely to rule out Bellingham

Gareth Southgate has admitted that the current travel restrictions in Germany will likely make Jude Bellingham unavailable for England. Having shone for hometown club Birmingham, the 17-year-old midfielder made a high-profile switch to the Bundesliga club last summer and has made an impressive start to life in Germany. Bellingham made his senior England debut against […]

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The Bolton Baresi heads Champions League winners and losers

The focus will be on Juventus, and rightly so. But brilliant Jude Bellingham and Liverpool natural Nat Phillips deserve plenty of spotlight.   Winners Pepe Joao Gomes Cravinho should probably watch his back. He might be Portugal’s Minister of National Defence in title but that honour will always belong to Pepe in spirit after Tuesday […]

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