GARY LINEKER led the praises for Jude Bellingham following his first-half display in England’s last 16 clash with Senegal.
The Borussia Dortmund man was the star of the show as The Three Lions went into a 2-0 lead over the African champions.
Bellingham, 19, provided an inch-perfect assist for Jordan Henderson to break the deadlock in the 38th minute.
And the lanky midfielder was at the heart of the action for England’s second, driving the team forward for Harry Kane’s first goal of the tournament.
England fans around the world purred at Bellingham’s performance, including Lineker.
The former England striker tweeted: “Goodness me, @BellinghamJudeis unbelievably good.
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“He’s the leader in this team. His parents must be so proud. Love him.”
He added: “Sensational from @BellinghamJude again, he does everything, and @HKane gets his first goal of the tournament. Happy days.”
Roy Keane said of the youngster: “He’s going to be a superstar that kid.”
Footy fans followed suit, with one saying: “Jude Bellingham bossing the middle of the park.”
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Another said: “Jude Bellingham is realllly that guy.”
And another said: “Jude Bellingham. What a player.”
One remarked: “JUDE BELLINGHAM WHAT A F*****G PLAYER.”
Another chimed in: “Jude Bellingham is special. England’s best player at this tournament by a considerable distance.”
England superfan Piers Morgan said: “Only 19.. but already looks a world-class footballer on the ultimate world stage.
“Take a bow, @BellinghamJude.”
Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand tweeted: “@BellinghamJude is not 19.
“I want to see the birth certificate!!! Unreal.”
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A second-half strike from Bukayo Saka saw Gareth Southgate’s troops run out 3-0 winners over the Senegalese.
And it’s set up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash with defending champions France.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
