Jordan Henderson endorses Jude Bellingham as England's World Cup X factor
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Jordan Henderson praised Jude Bellingham, calling him England's "X factor" ahead of the World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Speaking at England's base in Kansas City, Henderson highlighted Bellingham's growth and impact since his international debut. The team prepares to face Croatia in their Group L opener on Wednesday. Henderson acknowledged the challenge Croatia poses, particularly from veteran Luka Modric.
- •Jordan Henderson labels Bellingham as England's key player.
- •England to open against Croatia in Group L on Wednesday.
- •Henderson recognizes Croatia's strength and Modric's experience.
- 2:22 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘We all love him’: Henderson says Bellingham can be England’s X-factor
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Bellingham can be England's World Cup 'X factor': Henderson
"Midfielder expects Madrid man to have major impact Henderson: ‘He’s a huge player for us in this tournament’ Jordan Henderson says Jude Bellingham is loved by his teammates and will be England’s X-factor at the World Cup. Bellingham, who is vying with Morgan Rogers to start at No 10 against Croatia on Wednesday, has been the subject of plenty of debate at international level during the past two years. There has been speculation about the Real Madrid star’s relationship with Thomas Tuchel, but Henderson is close with the midfielder and insists there is no issue with his attitude. Continue reading...
"Jude Bellingham can be England's "X factor" at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's men chase a first major trophy for 60 years, Jordan Henderson said on Sunday.Henderson, speaking at England's Kansas City base, tipped fellow midfielder Bellingham, 22, to have a "big impact" over the next few weeks.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 15, 2026, 2:22 AM‘We all love him’: Henderson says Bellingham can be England’s X-factor
Midfielder expects Madrid man to have major impact Henderson: ‘He’s a huge player for us in this tournament’ Jordan Henderson says Jude Bellingham is loved by his teammates and will be England’s X-factor at the World Cup. Bellingham, who is vying with Morgan Rogers to start at No 10 against Croatia on Wednesday, has been the subject of plenty of debate at international level during the past two years. There has been speculation about the Real Madrid star’s relationship with Thomas Tuchel, but Henderson is close with the midfielder and insists there is no issue with his attitude. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:06 AMBellingham can be England's World Cup 'X factor': Henderson
Jude Bellingham can be England's "X factor" at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's men chase a first major trophy for 60 years, Jordan Henderson said on Sunday.Henderson, speaking at England's Kansas City base, tipped fellow midfielder Bellingham, 22, to have a "big impact" over the next few weeks.
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