England followers say Jude Bellingham ‘successful the Ballon d’Or’ after Euros opener
It didn’t take for England’s new superstar, Jude Bellingham, to break the deadlock against Serbia on Sunday evening.
Much had been made about the height of the Serbian team heading into the clash at Schalke 04’s Veltins-Arena, and they underdone by a diving header. It was so simple by Gareth Southgate’s side, a clever pass by Kyle Walker picked out Bukayo Saka.
Saka picked up his head and whipped the ball into the box, where it was met by a flying Bellingham – sending the ball crashing into the back of the Serbian net.
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“Genuinely astounding that Bellingham is already the best midfielder in the world at 20,” one fan gushed. While a second said: “If Bellingham finishes highest goal scorer at Euros, he’ll chance Vini for Ballon d’Or…”
“Jude Bellingham is on fire this season, his impact is undeniable,” a third posted. And another added: “We look a different proposition with Jude Bellingham starting!”
‘Hey Jude’ was soon ringing around the stadium as England fans hailed their new hero. It’s been quite the season for the latest Galactico in Real Madrid’s litany of stars.
Bellingham has wrapped up the double in Spain, winning La Liga and the Champions League in his first season for Los Blancos. And he’s been at the centre of it all in Madrid – but a first major trophy for England would be the jewel in his crown.
The 20-year-old has been one of the top players in Spain over the past season, and it would come as no shock if his name was be mentioned in Ballon d’Or debates. The current favourite is his Real team-mate Vinicius Jr, who netted the winner in the Champions League final.
