Gareth Southgate has instructed Jude Bellingham to save his energy so he can spearhead England’s Euro 2020 campaign while being “psychologically fresh.”
Manager of the Three Lions Gareth Southgate has given the Real Madrid player six days off before he returns to his squad on Saturday.
He will thus miss Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Euro warm-up game on Monday in Newcastle and Iceland’s game at Wembley on Friday.
This season, Jude Bellingham has lighted up Real Madrid, and he received the same reaction upon returning to Spain following Champions League success at Wembley.This season, Jude Bellingham has lighted up Real Madrid, and he received the same reaction upon returning to Spain following Champions League success at Wembley.Real was hailed for their record 15th Champions League victory.Real won a record 15th Champions League title.
On Saturday at Wembley against his former club, Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham, 20, helped Real Madrid win their 15th European Cup.
Playing in his 47th match for both club and nation this season, the midfield star was back in Madrid on Sunday night for the Champions League festivities.
“We will benefit from rest and recovery as it is the most important thing,” Southgate said when asked about Bellingham’s absence.
That is the restriction of international football. You have to decide what really important, and for Jude and the team, it means mentally disengaging and getting well. All boils down to psychological youth.
He has had a fantastic season. Joining the biggest club in the world and playing the way he has this season has been incredible.
Bellingham called it the “best night” of his life after setting up Vinicius Junior for Real’s second goal to secure the biggest win of his career to yet.
The 29-cap star was quiet for a short period after that, then, seeing his family in the audience, started crying.
“Up till I was up in my mum and dad’s face… and my little brother who I am trying to be a role model for, I was okay,” he told TNT Sports.
“They [his parents] take me to football at 11 or 12 p.m. on many evenings when they could be home by 7 o’clock.
Better still beyond my wildest dreams. It simply amazes me.
Supporters then poured into Madrid’s streets on Sunday to pay tribute to their heroes, particularly Bellingham for his amazing rookie season with the Spanish giants.
Bellingham’s delight was completed by him placing the award on his head.Bellingham popped the trophy on his head to cap off his celebration.Bellingham’s triumphant greeting of his mother Denise left him speechless.The moment Bellingham saw his mother, he was overcome. Denise after the triumphHe got suited up on Sunday for Real’s Champions League celebrations back in Madrid at the Plaza de Cibeles.He dressed up for Real’s Champions League celebrations on Sunday at the Plaza de Cibeles back in Madrid.Credit to Splash
The strain bothers me not. I feel like I can definitely be a lot better for the national team.
“I’m so determined now to put on the shirt and prove everyone wrong and try to continue my form.”
This season, the former Birmingham star has scored 25 goals.
“I am absolutely delighted for him to win,” Southgate continued.
“The way he comes across in his interviews is the way he is, so his parents deserve a lot of credit for that. He is sincere. He is that way every single day.
Phil Foden, right, agrees he could step up to the plate more for England, like midfielders Declan Rice and Bellingham have donePhil Foden, right, agrees he could step up to the plate more for England, like midfielders Declan Rice and Bellingham have done
Harry Kane will not be playing for England, so teammate Kieran Trippier, who will captain the nation on Monday, remarked, “He does not seem like a 20-year-old.” He is extremely adult for his age.
“All the boys are ecstatic for Jude since he is a Real Madrid player, and he has handled the pressure well.
“We are eager to meet with him, and we hope he can carry that form back to England.”
People tell me I should do more to represent my nation. I am not afraid of pressure. I think I can contribute far more to the national team.
Phil Foden
Phil Foden is aware that following a successful club season at Manchester City, he will also be in the spotlight at Euro 2024.
And he is keen to show that he can repeat that performance for England.
Foden, 24, excelled in a more central role and was voted Premier League player of the season.
After participating in his first McDonald’s Fun Football session, he commented, “I feel a lot of pressure.”
Many people are telling me that I should do more for my nation.