Jordan Henderson endorses Jude Bellingham as England's World Cup X factor

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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...

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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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Jordan Henderson has backed Jude Bellingham to bring the “X factor” to England’s shot at World Cup glory. Thomas Tuchel’s men are counting down the days until Wednesday’s Group L opener against Croatia as onlookers debate the starting line-up in Dallas.