Morgan Rogers reacts to ‘ridiculous’ discussion surrounding Jude Bellingham as England No.10 battle dominated by six-goal World Cup superstar
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers has defended England teammate Jude Bellingham against media criticism regarding his role in the national squad. Bellingham has silenced critics with a strong performance in the World Cup, including a brace against Norway.
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The discourse reflects the intense pressure placed on elite athletes and the role of media narratives in professional sports.
Morgan Rogers has hit back at the "ridiculous" pre-World Cup narrative that suggested Jude Bellingham should be dropped from the England starting XI. The Real Madrid superstar has been the standout performer for the Three Lions in North America, silencing critics with a series of match-winning displays under Thomas Tuchel.
Bellingham continued his sensational World Cup form by scoring twice in England’s 2-1 quarter-final victory over Norway, matching a 40-year-old record held by Diego Maradona. By netting a brace for the second consecutive knockout game, the Real Madrid icon mirrored the feat achieved by the Argentine legend during the 1986 tournament in Mexico.
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