Jude Bellingham has received huge praise from Gary Lineker after the Real Madrid star produced a quite sensational display against Norway.
The Real Madrid midfielder netted a brace and is now the second-youngest player in World Cup history to do so behind Pele.
The 23-year-old has now scored six goals in six games at the tournament and has so far carried the Three Lions all the way to the semi-finals.
Ahead of the clash with Argentina on Wednesday, Lineker has been speaking about the England talisman’s performances for the Three Lions.
Gary Lineker backs Jude Bellingham to become England’s greatest ever player
Gary Lineker is backing Jude Bellingham to become England’s greatest-ever player following his latest brace for England.
The Real Madrid man is quickly becoming the centre of Thomas Tuchel’s team after his performances against Mexico and Norway.
Bellingham was already a star, but now England are starting to see the very best of the former Birmingham City man, and Lineker suggests this is only the start.
Speaking on The Rest Is Football, Lineker said: “I think there’s really a chance that Jude Bellingham could be England’s greatest ever footballer.
At this age, to be doing what he’s doing, grabbing England by the scruff and getting them over the line, that is a superstar reaction. It’s just incredible, incredible what he’s doing.”
Going into the tournament, Harry Kane seemed to be the main man given his goal-scoring exploits for club and country, but Bellingham has quickly taken the mantle.
England fans will now be hoping that he can once again make himself the star when the Three Lions renew their World Cup rivalry with Argentina on Wednesday.
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