Jude Bellingham

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder impressed on his 12th senior Three Lions appearance to win the man of the match award with a composed display against Ivory ...

I have seen it with Gazza, I saw how the press treated him and Beckham...' But for the future, him, Declan Rice, [Kalvin] Phillips, we have got some very very good players. I said the same about Declan Rice. They're in the early stages of their career. 'It is all about keeping your feet on the ground. People use the word world class very, very easily. 'He has got all the attributes you look at to be a world class player.

You have to admire the precocity of these 21st century English footballers, who look so much more capable than many of their predecessors.

But he has got great attacking attributes as a foraging No 8, which is where he plays for his club.” All the prodigies face that difficult reckoning, when the bright cameos have to take a more permanent form and the full-fledged footballer emerges. Southgate has watched him closely and duly listed all Bellingham’s positional variations at Dortmund in some depth this week: one of the double pivot in the 3-4-3; a No 8 in the 4-3-3 and also on the flank of the diamond. We have been talking to him about the moment to go and not to go because at times he goes when he is never going to get there and can get picked off.” I was at Notts County [on loan] and I was a scrawny little thing as well.” Still, it was a Wembley night when one could not help but admire the precocity of another of these 21st century English footballers, who look so much more capable than many of their predecessors.

Jude Bellingham impressed for England against Ivory Coast as Southampton's James Ward-Prowse started alongside him and tried to stake his claim for a place ...

Bellingham played alongside Rice and Ward-Prowse in a three-man midfield against Ivory Coast, with the Dortmund midfielder given licence to get forward and press high in support of the attackers. "If you can play at the highest level for 10-15 years, then you become a world class player, not based over one or two years. "Some of the things he does here today, you’d say he can be world class.

Former Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham has continued his progression since leaving the club in 2020, becoming one of Europe's most promising ...

For the Championship club, that would be a timely windfall when, or if it eventually comes through. “They’re at the early stages of their careers and they’ve got a long, long way to go. “Some of the things he does here today, you’d say he can be world-class.

The teenager was one of only four outfield players to play the full 90 minutes against the Ivory Coast at Wembley Stadium in the international friendly on ...

(With) some of the things he does here today, you’d say he can be world-class." As a former midfielder himself, interim Reading manager Ince offered his expert insight into the position on Sky Sports' coverage of the match. Bellingham was one of only four outfield players to play the full 90 minutes against the West African country at Wembley Stadium in the international friendly.

Liverpool have been linked with Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, and Red fans have been reacting after his recent performance for England.

The sky is the limit for him really." I like the way he conducts himself. "I like the way he plays. Unsurprisingly, Bellingham’s impressive performance for England has led to plenty of Liverpool fans sending a message to the club about signing the teenager. He signed for the Bundesliga club in 2020 in a £25m deal, and is already attracting plenty of attention from elsewhere. He has made 83 appearances for the German club, scoring 10 goals and providing 17 assists.

Grealish – the most expensive England player of all time following last summer's £100million move from Aston Villa to Manchester City – is excited by the talent ...

“The World Cup is going to be another great test for us. It was good to play with him and I think it was my first time playing with him. “For me, I love coming away. He has so much technical ability and he is mature for his age. “I haven’t actually (played with a teenager who is that good),” Grealish said. “I can tell you one thing, I was nowhere near as good at 18.

The battle for England's midfield has taken an intriguing twist over the past week — one that could bubble up nicely by the start of next season, ...

At 26, he is at the age when he is ready for a major move, with United having also watched him. His seemingly boundless energy reminds Tuchel of N’Golo Kante and his willingness to break the lines offers a different dimension to Rice and Phillips. Last night, he showcased his attacking qualities in a No10 role that was full of intelligence, variety and menace.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at Borussia Dortmund's midfield prodigy, who could force his way into Gareth Southgate's World Cup starting line-up at the ...

Add the likes of Grealish, Phil Foden, Jordan Henderson, Jadon Sancho, Mason Mount and Bukayo Saka to the mix and it is clear the Three Lions boss has several dilemmas to resolve before settling on his strongest line-up. His willingness to mix-it in midfield in the heat of battle could land him in trouble with referees if future opponents look to exploit his combative mentality. Southgate was at pains to play down the expectation after the teenager’s consummate performance against Ivory Coast in his fourth senior England start.

Jack Grealish says he is extremely impressed with Jude Bellingham's technical ability. The Manchester City star went on to say that he was 'nowhere near as ...

'It is so hard to get into this squad with the amount of talent but as a group we don't fear anyone. 'The World Cup is going to be another great test for us. It was good to play with him and I think it was my first time playing with him. However, he says Gareth Southgate's side are not afraid of anyone 'I haven't actually (played with a teenager who is that good),' Grealish said. 'I can tell you one thing, I was nowhere near as good at 18.

Jude Bellingham is the closest thing England have to Steven Gerrard and is sure to be a star at the World Cup.That's the view of talkSPORT hosts Jamie.

“He doesn’t want to getting involved in little altercations. Just calm down, don’t let the opposition see it.” “I think you need that in midfield, you need to have that edge, you have to have a nasty streak. “He likes to get involved, and is not afraid to not back down even though he is 18, I have seen a couple times in his game he just needs to take a step back. “There is just a couple of things in his game, this is just watching from afar, he is clearly a passionate boy and likes the aggressive side of the game,” he said. “He loves to be the second striker, loves to get on his bike and go beyond the striker, sets things up, wins balls.”

Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Moussa Diaby, Jude Bellingham and Otavio.

This comes as the Daily Mail report that Barcelona are set to reopen talks with the player. “The way he plays is so mature. Grealish admitted how 'scary' Bellingham's talent is at such a young age. I can tell you one thing, I was nowhere near as good as he was when I was 18. Barcelona president Joan Laporta is eager for rumoured Liverpool target Ousmane Dembele to remain at the club and extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season. The report goes on to say the La Liga club are willing to wait until 2023 to make a move for the player and Liverpool will also be more likely to sign him at the end of next season. “He has so much technical ability and he’s such a mature player for his age. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League with a number of clubs, including Liverpool, rumoured to be interested in the player. Portuguese publication A Bola claims the 27-year-old is of interest to a number of English clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle. That's according to Italian outlet Tuttosport, who claim the Dutch club have slapped a huge asking price on the 22-year-old who is said to be the subject of interest from Liverpool, Juventus, Manchester City and Manchester United. PSV winger Cody Gakpo has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks, along with Premier League side Arsenal. Hello and welcome to the Liverpool ECHO Wednesday live blog for all your very latest Liverpool news, rumours and transfer gossip.