Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'
Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's "greatest of all time".
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Notable Quotes
"Bellingham can go on to be one of the greatest players of all time."
— Roy Keane , Athlete
"When Bellingham is on the pitch, he is always driving forward and going again and again."
— Ian Wright , Celebrity
"Yes, at the moment it seems like it, and you always need to."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
Key People
Anthony Gordon is a forward for the England national football team.
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Ian Wright is a former England striker and football pundit.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Matt Upson is a former England footballer and sports commentator.
Roy Keane is a former professional footballer and current sports pundit.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's "greatest of all time".
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