(sabasports resport) On the eve of England’s European Championship first-round match against Serbia, the Spanish newspaper Marka reported on the love of England fans for Jude Bellingham. In Gelsenkirchen, where the match took place, many England fans belted out “Hey Jude,” a popular Bernabeu chant, and held up a giant banner bearing a portrait of Bellingham. “He’s the Zidane of England.” Bellingham has become a favourite with both the Bernabeu and the English fans after a stellar season.
After the match, the Spanish and British media hailed Bellingham’s performance. Although England’s overall performance in the opening game of the European Championship was unsatisfactory, with the second half of the game being the difference between the two sides, Bellingham’s brilliance was the highlight. Sky Sports points out that the Three Lions still boast a talented man in Bellingham. The Madrid newspaper As said that the magical Bellingham had protected England during the night.
Bellingham, who is about to turn 21, is making his second appearance at the European Championship. In 2021, he was a junior member of the Three Lions, but now he has experienced a qualitative change at Real Madrid, won La Liga and the Champions League, and was named the best player by La Liga officials. Under Ancelotti, Bellingham turned into a striker in his first season at Real Madrid, scoring a series of goals that made the Bernabeu crazy. The manager gave Bellingham an important attacking role, and Bellingham has returned the favor with a steady flow of goals.
Bellingham played well for England against Serbia, giving the fans hope despite the team’s overall poor performance. Bellingham will continue to play a key role in securing more wins for England in future games.