Eni Aluko disagrees with Gareth Southgate over Jude Bellingham ahead of England vs Denmark | Football

On the back of a remarkable debut season at Real Madrid, Bellingham scored the only goal of the game as England got their Euro 2024 campaign off the ground with victory over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen last weekend.

The 20-year-old’s all-action performance was one of the few shining lights from an otherwise uninspiring showing from the Three Lions, though Southgate’s men were understandably pleased to emerge from the contest with all three points.

This evening, Bellingham will look to continue his promising start to the tournament when England do battle with Denmark in their second Group C clash, a repeat of the sides’ semi-final three years ago at Wembley.

Victory in Frankfurt would see England secure their place in the knockout phase of the European Championships and Southgate was full of praise as he reflected on Bellingham’s opening display.

Asked which quality has enabled Bellingham’s incredible rise, the England boss told ITV: ‘Mentality.

‘He’s comfortable embracing the pressure of needing to deliver on the big stage and thrives on it.

‘There’s still room for improvement.

‘I think he got through 90 minutes work in 45 so that’s still experience to come.

‘But the ability to impact games in the manner that he did, that’s a phenomenal attribute.’

‘It is unique how he has entered Real Madrid, the way he arrives late in the field and uses his offensive qualities.

‘To see a player shine like that for the Champions League winners… It’s just a fantastic first season and he’s 20.

‘The way he acts on the field and the character he has as a person.

‘He is a fantastic player and he will be really, really good when he is 23.;

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