Bellingham's performance highlights potential as a top England player
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Jude Bellingham delivered an impressive performance for England against Croatia, contributing a goal and three assists in a 7-0 Nations League victory on October 3. This match marked the heaviest defeat in Croatia's history, with Bellingham's role as captain underscoring his leadership and significance to the team. After being doubted just a year ago regarding his place in the England squad, Bellingham's recent form and consistency have drawn high praise from coaches and former players. England next faces the Czech Republic, where Harry Kane could equal the all-time appearance record for the national team.
- •Bellingham recorded a goal and three assists against Croatia.
- •He captained England during the match, showcasing leadership.
- •England inflicted Croatia's heaviest defeat in history.
- •Bellingham's performance comes after doubts about his squad position.
- •England will face the Czech Republic next on October 7.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'
- 9:07 PMBBC Football — Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'
"It's hard to imagine that just a year ago Jude Bellingham's place in the England squad was up in the air when he is now being talked about as having the potential to be one of England's "greatest of all time".
"It's hard to imagine that just a year ago Jude Bellingham's place in the England squad was up in the air when he is now being talked about as having the potential to be one of England's "greatest of all time".
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 9:09 PMBellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'
It's hard to imagine that just a year ago Jude Bellingham's place in the England squad was up in the air when he is now being talked about as having the potential to be one of England's "greatest of all time".
- BBC FootballOct 3, 2026, 9:07 PMBellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'
It's hard to imagine that just a year ago Jude Bellingham's place in the England squad was up in the air when he is now being talked about as having the potential to be one of England's "greatest of all time".
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