Paul Merson says: Phenomenal Jude Bellingham is years ahead of his time | Time for England to end silverware drought at Euro 2024
Paul Merson says: «Jude Bellingham is absolutely phenomenal! For a 20-year-old to be consistently phenomenal is extraordinary, and consistency is the key. He is an eight or nine, even 10, every week! Putting in performances like he did against Italy, on the top stage, it's mind blowing.»
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Wednesday 18 October 2023 14:08, UK
Paul Merson says Jude Bellingham is England's X-factor and insists it is time for Gareth Southgate's side to end the country's wait for silverware and win Euro 2024.
England produced a scintillating comeback to beat Italy 3-1 at Wembley and secure their place at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate's side, needing only a point to qualify for next summer's tournament, fell behind to Gianluca Scamacca's early opener, but captain Harry Kane led the response, converting a penalty then scoring a clinical second after a breakaway strike from Marcus Rashford.
England were again indebted to Kane's goalscoring heroics as he took his international tally to 61, but Jude Bellingham was the real star, winning the penalty for the equaliser then producing a sensational burst of pace to set up Rashford for the second.
The 20-year-old received a standing ovation when he was substituted in the closing stages, with Southgate saying afterwards: «His mentality is incredible. To show such maturity and humility at such a young age, we're lucky to have him.»
Speaking to Sky Sports, Merson lauded Bellingham's performance, and his displays so far this season for Real Madrid and England, saying he is years ahead of his time. He also believes England's players are now the envy of the world and thinks Southgate's side must now end their long wait for silverware, starting at Euro 2024 next summer.
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