June 26th 2024.
Jude Bellingham may have started off strong, but it seems he's been struggling at Euro 2024. Some say that it's the responsibility of the experienced players, as well as coach Gareth Southgate, to guide and support him through his "inexperienced" performances. This was Rio Ferdinand's take on the matter, reacting to England's latest underwhelming match against Slovenia, which ended in a scoreless draw.
The English team has been receiving a lot of criticism for their lackluster performances so far in the tournament. Even Bellingham, the star player and golden boy, has not been immune to the heat, despite his impressive start. While he scored the winning goal and was named player of the match in their 1-0 victory over Serbia, he was unable to make an impact in their draws against Denmark and Slovenia.
At just 21 years old, Bellingham has already achieved a lot. Last season, he racked up 23 goals and 13 assists for Real Madrid, helping them win both La Liga and the Champions League. But when it comes to playing for England, things have been a bit more challenging. Southgate has tried to utilize him as a No.10, similar to his role at his club, but it's clear that there's a lack of chemistry between him and his attacking teammates.
Some have suggested moving Bellingham back into a deeper midfield position, but Ferdinand believes that he also needs guidance and advice from his manager and teammates, particularly from Declan Rice. Will these two young players be able to form an unstoppable midfield partnership?
Ferdinand acknowledges that Bellingham has received a lot of attention and praise in the last year, and he deserved every bit of it. However, in this tournament, he's seen glimpses of a 20-year-old player who may need a bit of guidance. This is where the responsibility of the manager and senior players comes in. They need to help Bellingham find his form and reliability on the field.
Rice, who has been performing well at this tournament, could be a good influence on Bellingham. Ferdinand believes that Bellingham should be the solid, box-to-box No.8 for the team, forming a strong partnership with his midfield teammates. While there are other players who can play the No.10 role, like Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, Ferdinand wants to see Bellingham in a more reliable, responsible position.
As England prepares for their last-16 game on Sunday, all eyes will be on Bellingham, who will be 21 by then. Fans and critics alike will be hoping to see a much-improved performance from the young star, who has the potential to make a significant impact on the field. With the support and guidance from his coach and senior teammates, Bellingham may just be able to live up to his potential and prove himself as a reliable and responsible player.
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