June 20th 2024.
Jude Bellingham's goal against Serbia was a game-changer for England. Eni Aluko, a former England player, shared her thoughts on Gareth Southgate's comments about Bellingham needing to pace himself in matches. She disagreed and stated that she didn't mind the young midfielder giving his all on the field, as Southgate suggested. Bellingham, who had an impressive debut season at Real Madrid, scored the only goal in England's victory against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen last weekend.
Despite an overall uninspiring performance from the Three Lions, Bellingham's all-action display was a bright spot. As England prepares to face Denmark in their second Group C match, Bellingham will strive to continue his promising start in the tournament. A victory in Frankfurt would secure England's place in the knockout phase of the European Championships. Southgate had nothing but praise for Bellingham's performance in the first game, highlighting his mentality as the key factor in his incredible rise.
However, Southgate also believes that there is still room for improvement in Bellingham's game. He mentioned that although the 20-year-old played like he had 90 minutes of experience, he only played for 45 minutes. Southgate commended Bellingham's ability to make an impact on games and called it a phenomenal attribute. Meanwhile, Aluko, who was on punditry duty for ITV Sport, spoke highly of Bellingham's performance that inspired England's victory over Serbia. She questioned Southgate's assessment of Bellingham's display and argued that the young midfielder's determination to be the main character and push himself to the limit should be seen as a positive.
Aluko also praised Bellingham for his defensive contributions, as he had the most tackles and interceptions of any England player in the first game. She emphasized the importance of midfielders being able to do both attacking and defensive tasks, and she believes Bellingham did just that. As England aims for a second consecutive win, Aluko hopes to see Bellingham continue his all-around performance. She also mentioned that if England wins, Bellingham might have a well-deserved rest.
Denmark's head coach, Kasper Hjulmand, also had high praise for Bellingham, calling him a unique talent. He was impressed by the young midfielder's first season at Real Madrid, where he scored several goals and showed his offensive qualities. Hjulmand described Bellingham's playing style as unique and praised his character both on and off the field. He believes that the 20-year-old will only get better in the coming years and will be a force to be reckoned with at the age of 23.
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