9 d. ago Jude Bellingham, England's media, major issues and things that need to be said

The situation between England boss Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham and reporting from certain spheres has seen "the media" get a kicking of late - but it is wrong to lump everyone together

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1 week ago England deserve a tide of goodwill, yet somehow Jude Bellingham is still a target | Jonathan Liew

It’s hard to disagree with Ian Wright when he suggests the midfielder has been subjected to a timeworn double standardSir Alex Ferguson was there. Bryan Robson was there. Eric Cantona was there. The manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær was there, and yet even as these four club legends sold the dream of Manchester United to a 17-year-old from the Midlands, they could sense the elusiveness, the coldness, the drop of the shoulder. The nagging suspicion that, like so many defenders Jude Bellingham would later encounter, they too were grasping at pure air.“He had it planned out,” Solskjær would later remember. “He knew what he wanted. X amount of minutes in the first team. The most mature 17‑year‑old I’ve ever met in my life.” Though five years have passed since Bellingham turned down United for Borussia Dortmund, for me this is still the story that explains him best of all. The origin myth. This is what you all think I’m going to do. So I’m going to step that way instead. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘England’s best’ – Thomas Tuchel urged to snub Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer for maverick Arsenal hero

TIM SHERWOOD has tipped Arsenal hero Eberechi Eze for a starting spot in Thomas Tuchel's England squad. Eze scored himself a hat-trick in the North London derby on Sunday as Mikel Arteta's men ran out 4-1 winners. But now former Spurs star Sherwood has said that he HAS to be England's starting No10 at the...

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2 w. ago Anthony Joshua's clear message to Jude Bellingham after England criticism says it all

England star Jude Bellingham has been the subject of debate in recent days surrounding his behaviour during the international break, and British boxer Anthony Joshua has had his say

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2 w. ago Ian Wright believes Jude Bellingham’s critics not ready for a ‘black superstar’

Wright says ‘someone like Jude frightens these people’‘They cannot get to this guy. He’s a winner’Former England striker Ian Wright has defended Jude Bellingham, insisting some people are not “ready for a black superstar”.Bellingham has come in for criticism in some quarters for his reaction to being substituted during England’s World Cup qualifying win in Albania on Sunday, amid some suggestions he is a disruptive influence in the squad. However, Wright says some people are “frightened” of Bellingham’s success. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker makes Jude Bellingham feelings clear amid racism storm and passionate defence

The former England captain and ex-MOTD host has launched a defence of Jude Bellingham after his reaction to being substituted against Albania.

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2 w. ago Jude Bellingham racism storm as Ian Wright launches passionate defence with X

Ian Wright made a powerful speech in defence of Jude Bellingham and claimed the England star's recent criticism is heavily rooted in racism

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2 w. ago Ian Wright believes England is ‘not ready for black superstar’ after Jude Bellingham criticism

Following a pile-on after the England international’s perceived reluctance to be substituted at the weekend, Wright pushed back, arguing Bellingham’s self-assurance “frightens” some people

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2 w. ago There's no media agenda against Jude Bellingham – he's just an arrogant plonker

BRENT A GOB: This week, Harry Brent's taking aim at Jude Bellingham and the folks who reckon the media are out to get him - and at the financial disparity in European football

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2 w. ago England boss Thomas Tuchel issued with Jude Bellingham orders

Questions have been asked of Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham's role in Thomas Tuchel's England team and whether he will be a key man at the World Cup following more headlines this week

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2 w. ago Jude Bellingham warning issued with Thomas Tuchel's 'mind made up' on England star's future

England star Jude Bellingham been criticised for his response to being subbed by head coach Thomas Tuchel, with the midfielder told he might regret his reaction in the long-term

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3 w. ago Jude Bellingham's England future decided with Thomas Tuchel facing one key issue

Jude Bellingham was again England's main talking point after his reaction to being subbed off on Sunday with Thomas Tuchel building towards the World Cup as questions are asked of the Real Madrid star

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3 w. ago Voices: ‘England have to learn to deal with genius’: Fans divided on how Thomas Tuchel should manage Jude Bellingham

Our community is fiercely divided over Jude Bellingham’s place in England’s World Cup side, with some seeing a disruptive ego and others defending a rare talent England must learn to harness

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3 w. ago England winners and losers: Jude Bellingham influential in bad week for Arsenal star

Good camp for Phil Foden and Nico O’Reilly but Morgan Rogers suffers setback in bid to seal World Cup spot

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3 w. ago Ian Wright delivers passionate response to Jude Bellingham reaction after England sub

Ian Wright has leapt to Jude Bellingham's defence and hammered the media narrative around him after the Real Madrid star was accused of reacting angrily to being subbed off

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel unimpressed as Jude Bellingham reaction takes shine off England win

As England completed a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign, Bellingham commanded the attention on his return: for better and worse

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3 w. ago Jude Bellingham handed fresh England warning after moment at end of Albania win

England beat Albania to round off a perfect qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup but midfielder Jude Bellingham didn't look too happy about being substituted

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel responds after Jude Bellingham's angry reaction to England sub

Jude Bellingham was unhappy after being brought off by England boss Thomas Tuchel during their World Cup qualifier against Albania

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3 w. ago Harry Kane scores twice as England ease to victory in Albania

Thomas Tuchel’s side completed a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign, winning all eight matches.

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3 w. ago England player ratings vs Albania: Harry Kane shines again as Jude Bellingham looks rusty

Rotated Three Lions struggled to break down their hosts

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