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Rio Ngumoha praises Jude Bellingham as best midfielder ahead of Croatia clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:10 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Rio Ngumoha praises Jude Bellingham as best midfielder ahead of Croatia clash

Summary

Rio Ngumoha has expressed admiration for Jude Bellingham, calling him the best midfielder in the world. Ngumoha, who made his competitive debut for England in the recent 2-0 victory over Czechia, aims to follow Bellingham's path to becoming a regular for the national team. He noted that Bellingham’s early career success, including a record for goals in a World Cup, is inspirational. Ngumoha discussed his aspirations ahead of England's upcoming match against Croatia.

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•Ngumoha made his England debut in a 2-0 win against Czechia.
•He is the third-youngest player to appear for England in a competitive match.
•Bellingham has 58 caps for England and scored seven goals in the 2026 World Cup.
•Ngumoha aims to follow Bellingham's journey in becoming an England regular.
•The England team prepares for a clash with Croatia this weekend.

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6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Rio Ngumoha hails Jude Bellingham as world’s best midfielder and vows to follow his path to England stardom

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Rio Ngumoha believes Jude Bellingham is the best midfielder in the world and hopes to follow his example in becoming an England regular.Ngumoha made his competitive debut for England during the 2-0 wi...
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