Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability
Jude Bellingham has become a central figure for the England football team during the World Cup, drawing praise for his technical skill and maturity. The article traces his rise from Birmingham City to Borussia Dortmund and his current status as an indispensable player.
Why it matters
Bellingham's rapid ascent represents a significant shift in the landscape of modern football talent development.
Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability
Image source, Getty Images By Sami Mokbel Senior football correspondent in Miami The Jude Bellingham Show.
A World Cup body of work that, even by the Real Madrid midfielder's lofty standards, has been as mesmerising as we've seen in an England shirt in recent major tournaments.
It seems ludicrous now to think that there was even a debate as to whether Bellingham would be in England's World Cup team at all.
Bellingham has emerged as one of the stars of England's run to the World Cup quarter-finals - he's arguably been one of the best players of the tournament.
Four goals plus an excellent assist for Harry Kane's goal in the 2-0 win over Panama has had England's supporters serenading the 23-year-old here in the USA.
But Bellingham appears to be taking it all in his stride.
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