Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice showered praise on England teammate Jude Bellingham for his outstanding performance in the Three Lions’ European Championship qualifier victory against Italy. The win secured England’s spot in the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Marcus Rashford contributing to the 3-1 comeback victory.
During the match, Rice, alongside Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips, formed the midfield pivot, allowing Bellingham to play a more advanced role. The 20-year-old Bellingham, who has been turning heads with his exceptional performances for Real Madrid following an £88.5 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund, has been on fire, scoring ten goals in as many games under Carlo Ancelotti.
Bellingham continued to showcase his skills during the England-Italy match, providing two crucial assists. He won a penalty, converted by Harry Kane in the 32nd minute, and later displayed a moment of brilliance, flicking the ball over an Italian player before surging through midfield, setting up Rashford for a spectacular finish.
The exceptional performance by Bellingham garnered widespread acclaim, with many hailing him as the best midfielder in European football at the moment. The young midfielder’s display for England further validated his recent success at the club level.
After England secured their qualification, players flocked to Bellingham’s Instagram post, celebrating the victory and praising his remarkable contributions. Bellingham shared seven images on his page with the caption ‘Bis bald, #EURO2024’, translating to ‘see you soon’ in English.
Among the players who commented on Bellingham’s post were Harry Maguire and Rashford, both acknowledging his superb performance. Arsenal star Declan Rice chimed in with a succinct yet powerful message, simply writing “levels,” emphasizing Bellingham’s exceptional talent and highlighting his extraordinary contributions to the England team.
