Jude Bellingham has caught the eyes of many across Europe with his scintillating performances, and it appears teammate, Declan Rice, has been mightily impressed by the youngster.
Over the international break, Bellingham’s already skyrocketing stock climbed tenfold again. He was among those who excelled in two somewhat underwhelming England games.
Jude Bellingham vs Germany
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He now appears nearly guaranteed to accompany Rice in the World Cup opening against Iran on November 21 due to the quality of his performances in Kalvin Phillips’ absence.
Bellingham and Rice in the middle is a really intriguing prospect for England. They have the chance to maintain their positions in the middle of the park at the international level for more than ten years at ages 23 and 19, respectively.
What Did Rice Say About Jude Bellingham?
West Ham’s midfield general had nothing but the highest praise for Bellingham after working alongside him.
“I don’t think I’ve seen anyone as good as he is for 19,” he said to the Mirror. “I look at a lot of 19 year-olds, whether it’s at a club, around the world, around the country.
“To have the whole package is a hard thing and I feel like he’s got that.
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“Every time I play with Jude, we’re building that connection and I say to him: ‘You go and bomb on and do your attacking stuff and I’ll sit here and defend for you’.
“So we’re getting that good connection, he’s great to play with. Hopefully, he keeps flourishing. He’s the future of English football to come for the next 15 years.”
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