Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham put in a mature performance as England beat Ukraine 2-0 in their Euro 2024 qualifying Group C tie.
And speaking after the match, the 19-year-old said that “the biggest dream and the biggest honour in football is to captain your country”.
England boss Gareth Southgate praised his young guns – Bellingham and Bukayo Saka – for their “humility”.
ude Bellingham says he will “wait his turn” for the England captaincy following another fine display for his country, this time against Ukraine.
Bellingham, who has already captained his Borussia Dortmund side despite his tender years, was talking after England beat Ukraine 2-0 in their Euro 2024 qualifying Group C match.
Bukayo Saka starred as he scored one and set the other up for England captain Harry Kane as Gareth Southgate’s team took control of their qualifying group.
The midfielder – still aged just 19 – has been earmarked as future captain material and speaking after the match, he said that it is the biggest honour in football to captain your country.
“That would be the biggest dream, and the biggest honour in football I think is to captain your country,” said Bellingham.
“We should be looking to win every game.
You set yourself a standard and an expectation and it’s important you match that.
England boss Southgate was full of praise for Bellingham and Saka after the match, outlining what sets them apart.
That is the ruthless part he has added to his game in the last 18 months or so.
