Wayne Rooney praises Jude Bellingham after World Cup match against Panama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Wayne Rooney praised Jude Bellingham for his performance in England's World Cup match against Panama on June 28. Bellingham scored the opening goal from a corner kick and assisted Harry Kane's second goal in a tight contest. The match took place in New York, where England faced resistance from Panama until the hour mark. Rooney highlighted Bellingham's ability to excel under pressure, comparing him to past greats like Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane.
- •Wayne Rooney praised Jude Bellingham's World Cup display against Panama.
- •Bellingham opened the scoring and assisted Harry Kane.
- •England struggled to break down Panama before the breakthrough.
- •The match took place in New York on June 28.
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