'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form
Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
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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."
— Jude Bellingham , Athlete
"I think so - that helps me a lot to find that focus early in the game and find that intensity."
— Jude Bellingham , Athlete
"Today, it was nice to try to show people and remind people what I'm about."
— Jude Bellingham , Athlete
"Bellingham gives England an X-factor."
— Jordan Henderson , Athlete
"Bellingham is a big-game player."
— Micah Richards , Athlete
Key People
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jordan Henderson is a midfielder for the England national football team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Marcus Rashford is a forward for the England national football team.
Micah Richards is a retired English footballer and current pundit.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
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