Jude Bellingham was once again the hero for England, and following his performance against Norway, Gary Neville has heaped praise on the Real Madrid star.
The 23-year-old netted a brace to fire the Three Lions into the semi-finals of the World Cup, where they will face reigning champions Argentina.
Bellingham has been outstanding at the tournament so far, and has now scored six goals in six appearances.
Following back-to-back braces, Neville has claimed Bellingham is doing something he has never seen done before by an England player.
Gary Neville on Jude Bellingham’s unprecedented performance levels for England
Gary Neville believes that Jude Bellingham is hitting unprecedented performance levels for England at the World Cup.
The former Manchester United defender claims that Michael Owen, Paul Gascoigne and Wayne Rooney have starred at tournaments for England, but not quite the way Bellingham is currently doing.
Speaking on ITV Sport, Neville said: “I’ve seen Paul Gascoigne go to a tournament and rip it up, Michael Owen do the same, and Wayne Rooney did it in 2004.
“But I’ve never seen a player have an impact on the tournament in the way Jude Bellingham is.
“This is very special, what we’re watching. An absolute superstar. He’s giving everything and more out there for England.”
Bellingham became the second-youngest player to score back-to-back braces at a World Cup after Brazilian legend Pele.
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