ANDMidfielder Jude bellinghama new Real Madrid player, praised England coach Gareth Southgatefor the “incredible job” he has done facilitating his adaptation to the national team, while ensuring that he “always” thinks about “how to help the team”, without avoiding the role of “leader”.
“When times are tough and things turn ugly, I think that’s when you really see what leaders are made of.“, affirmed Bellingham in statements to PA Media, without shying away from this leadership in the English team despite being 19 years old. “I always think about how I can help the team, and if that means being a leader, then so be it.“, he reiterated.
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The midfielder defended the role of the most veteran footballers, such as Harry kane or jordan henderson, “willing to take pressure off” the youngest. “I wouldn’t say they protect us, but certainly help us understand the pressure and to know when to get into it and when to get out of it, and to keep ourselves sensible”, he stressed.
“I think everyone on the team does a great job of making us feel comfortable when we go into games. I take advantage of everyone’s brain and skills in the selectionBellingham added.
In addition, the young player valued the “incredible work of Southgate to “facilitate” his entry into the senior national team. “In England they like to push people from the start. I think I’m starting to understand“He commented on English culture with the ‘Three Lions’.
