Football News Update: Euro 2024, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and More
England’s Jude Bellingham has scored two goals so far in the Euro 2024 tournament, according to the latest reports. The young midfielder, who plays for Real Madrid, has been a standout performer for the Three Lions, despite some criticism of his recent performances.
Former Tottenham midfielder Darren Anderton has called on England boss Gareth Southgate to play Bellingham in a deeper role, suggesting that the 21-year-old would be more effective in the center of midfield rather than as a No. 10.
“Does Bellingham look a little tired from the sheer quantity of games he has played this season? Possibly, but I think he’s a young boy and he’s fine,” Anderton said in an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo via WhatBonusCode. “The problem is that a lot of the players are very low on confidence and even a player like that who is very strong-willed and has a lot of belief in his own ability, we’re a team playing nowhere as well as we should be doing which makes it difficult for those players to do the things that they’re good at.”
Anderton suggested that England should consider playing Phil Foden in the No. 10 role and building the team around him, while allowing Bellingham to play alongside Declan Rice in a more box-to-box capacity.
England are set to face Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal on Friday afternoon, as they look to secure a spot in the semifinals of the tournament. The Three Lions have made it this far, but their performances have been criticized, with only one win in 90 minutes so far.
In other football news, the Champions League, FIFA World Cup, Women’s World Cup, and Africa Cup of Nations are all on the horizon, providing fans with an exciting calendar of events to look forward to. Stay tuned for more updates on these tournaments and the latest developments in the world of football.
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