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Jude Bellingham

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Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.

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"Following a pitch inspection at the stadium, today's match against Costa Rica will now kick off at 10pm (UK time) – subject to there being no further lightning strikes in the area."
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"For me personally, it was nice to put some of the noise aside and just show my country and my team-mates how committed I am to help us try to win football matches."
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"I think so - that helps me a lot to find that focus early in the game and find that intensity."
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"Today, it was nice to try to show people and remind people what I'm about."
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"It wasn't one of those where it was a big drama or standing up and shouting; it was what the team needed."
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"put the noise aside"
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"It was just when I made a silly tackle, to be honest."
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"It's the best night of my England career. Just unbelievable."
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"who else?"
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"It's difficult out there, it's a tough shift."
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"Yeah well, whatever."
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"The lads did everything they could over the course of the tournament - I can't fault the effort and the fight."
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