Bellingham's impressive display at the World Cup saw him score seven goals, breaking the record for the most goals scored at a single tournament by an Englishman. His performances were instrumental in England's third-place finish, securing their best-ever finish on foreign soil. The midfielder's achievements have been praised by England head coach Thomas Tuchel, who described him as "one of the players of the tournament". Tuchel added that Bellingham "thrives under pressure" and "loves these moments, he loves these stages and it brings out the very best in him". England will face Spain in a UEFA Nations League match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, before taking on Croatia and Czechia in their remaining fixtures.
Jude Bellingham Named England Player of the Year for Second Time
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been crowned the country's player of the year for the second consecutive time, according to ESPN Soccer. The Real Madrid star received the award after a standout performance at the 2026 World Cup.
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