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Bellingham saves England and sets up semi-final v Argentina and Messi
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Bellingham's Brilliance: Two Goals, One Superstar
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From the very first words, Jude Bellingham dominates the conversation. Ally McCoist sets the tone, recounting how Bellingham held onto the ball with three men on him before winning a free kick — a moment of pure gold. Gary Lineker takes it further, making the bold claim that Bellingham could end up being England's greatest ever footballer, placing him alongside Bobby Charlton and above Harry Kane. Joe Cole argues there's no argument left: Bellingham is already the most complete player England have ever produced — capable of pressing like a forward, passing like Hoddle, and scoring all types of goals. The panel are unified in a way they rarely are. [1] — Gary Lineker "Could Jude Bellingham end up as England's greatest ever footballer? Gary Lineker thinks so. Joe Cole adds that he's the most complete Engla…" 01:02 [2] — Gary Lineker "I would go as far as to say I think there's a chance that I think he could well be or end up being England's greatest ever footballer. And …" 01:02
Jude Bellingham scored both of England's goals against Norway to send them into the semi-finals. The second — a tap-in after the keeper spilled Morgan Rodgers' shot — was pure predator instinct. Make 100 of those runs and you're lucky to get one; Bellingham got his.
Gary Lineker said Bellingham could well end up being England's greatest ever footballer — ahead of Bobby Charlton and Harry Kane.
Could Jude Bellingham end up as England's greatest ever footballer? Gary Lineker thinks so. Joe Cole adds that he's the most complete England player he's seen — passing like Glenn Hoddle, running like no one England have ever had.
Joe Cole argued Bellingham is the most complete player England have ever had, surpassing even Glenn Hoddle technically.
Jude Bellingham has scored 7 goals at this World Cup, including both in the quarter-final win over Norway.
Before the tournament, Alan Shearer said Jude Bellingham should not start for England. Micah Richards has not let him forget it. Now Bellingham is on 7 World Cup goals and Shearer is still at the tournament watching him score twice. Taxpayers' money, indeed.
