England v Senegal

[Steel Icarus]

Liverpool better sign Bellingham now, his price is going up £30m a match

 

[Steel Icarus]

How did Bellingham slip through the English (club) system? If I'm not mistaken he's never played in the Premier League?

Went to Dortmund because they trust (and play) young players

 

[magneze]

France next . Need to stop biting my fingernails so there's enough left for next weekend.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

How did Bellingham slip through the English (club) system? If I'm not mistaken he's never played in the Premier League?

He came through the English club system. Played for Birmingham then was picked up by Borussia Dortmund. He chose Dortmund ahead of Man U. And why not?

 

[Steel Icarus]

Anyone got a clip of the Kane goal? I went to the toilet.

On the BBC now

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/61047676

 

[Petcha]

Went to Dortmund because they trust young players

It's quite a story. How all the English scouts missed him while presumably they were sunning themselves in South America. As Foden quite rightly said, he'll be the best midfielder in the world soon.

 

[Petcha]

He came through the English club system. Played for Birmingham then was picked up by Borussia Dortmund. He chose Dortmund ahead of Man U. And why not?

Well yes, but a PL club never picked him up

 

[littlebabyjesus]

It's quite a story. How all the English scouts missed him while presumably they were sunning themselves in South America. As Foden quite rightly said, he'll be the best midfielder in the world soon.

They didn't miss him. He tore it up for Brum for one year then chose Dortmund ahead of English Prem clubs that were interested.

Made a good choice, no? Has been a regular at Dortmund for two years.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Well yes, but a PL club never picked him up

HE CHOSE not to go to a PL club. They were all fully aware of him.

 

[Steel Icarus]

It's quite a story. How all the English scouts missed him while presumably they were sunning themselves in South America. As Foden quite rightly said, he'll be the best midfielder in the world soon.

They didn't miss him! He turned down Man Utd and I bet every Premier League club knew his mum's name, shoe size, childhood pets etc before he signed for Dortmund

 

[Petcha]

They didn't miss him! He turned down Man Utd and I bet every Premier League club knew his mum's name, shoe size, childhood pets etc before he signed for Dortmund

I think he turned down United after he had already been at Dortmund for a couple of years, no?

 

[planetgeli]

I think he turned down United after he had already been at Dortmund for a couple of years, no?

No

 

[Petcha]

No

Ok

(I know he turned them down recently though)

 

[twistedAM]

Why has pudding bowl lad got a bust lip?

eta:

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[Petcha]

I've just read his CV. It's not as good as mine. I was smoking weed and working in a supermarket at 16.

Jude Bellingham - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Jude Victor William Bellingham (born 29 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the England national team.

Bellingham joined Birmingham City as an under-8, became the club's youngest ever first-team player when he made his senior debut in August 2019, at the age of 16 years, 38 days,[3] and played regularly during the 2019–20 season. He joined Borussia Dortmund in July 2020, and in his first competitive match became their youngest ever goalscorer.

He represented England at under-15, under-16, under-17 and under-21 levels. He made his first appearance for the senior team in November 2020, and represented the country at UEFA Euro 2020.

Loser.

 

[Flavour]

well i for one reckon we can take france -- with the help of tommers pessism

 

[oryx]

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[JimW]

We've done well to avoid Japan in the draw

 

[Supine]

Let’s hope tommers is predicting 3:1 to France

 

[Lorca]

Bellingham 's kid brother Jobe also plays for blues, he's not as good as jude yet but he's also going to be a top player

 

[planetgeli]

Luke Shaw has stayed on in the tournament despite his own 'family matter' (his beloved Nan dying the other day, something the England machine made public). I dont think those two flew home from a world cup for a burglary.

Raheem Sterling leaves England World Cup squad after burglary at family home

Raheem Sterling leaves the England World Cup squad in Qatar and returns to London after his home was burgled.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[mx wcfc]

Went to Dortmund because they trust (and play) young players

Exactly this. At a PL club, he wouldn't have played in the first team for two years, apart from in the League Cup.

Fair play to the bloke. Read the situation and made the right decision for him.

Luckily for England.

 

[Petcha]

Raheem Sterling leaves England World Cup squad after burglary at family home

Raheem Sterling leaves the England World Cup squad in Qatar and returns to London after his home was burgled.

www.bbc.co.uk

Fair dos. Damn you Twitter!

 

[mx wcfc]

Fair dos. Damn you Twitter!

I clearly don't know how to use Twitter. This was the only rumour I saw, apart from one unlikely one saying he had punched another player in training.

Must be awful for the bloke. Other England players must be worried about their families too.

Gillette are still showing the advert with him in.

 

[Kaka Tim]

Blimey. England are very good. And the midfield and attack are really nicely balanced. And you've got Rashford and Grealish on the bench. And Bellingham! Hes like - Gazza crossed with Bryan Robson? Kane is playing really well - the way he plays in other players and leads the line is great - works really well. Defence looks vulnerable though - (although 3 clean sheet on the bounce.. )
If we weren't playing France id fancy England to get to the final.

 

[Wilf]

VOICE OF DOOM: yeah, but France.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

VOICE OF DOOM: yeah, but France.

If you're gonna win it, you've got to beat the best teams. England, France, Brazil and Spain are the four best teams imo. May as well play one of them next.

England are contenders. I've thought that from the start, and I think it even more so now. France should be pissed off about having England in the quarters. I think this tournament will be won by one of the big guns, but that includes England.

 

[Kaka Tim]

VOICE OF DOOM: yeah, but France.

Probably the best team England have faced in a knockout since - Brazil 2002?

 

[Kaka Tim]

If you're gonna win it, you've got to beat the best teams. England, France, Brazil and Spain are the four best teams imo. May as well play one of them next.

England are contenders. I've thought that from the start, and I think it even more so now. France should be pissed off about having England in the quarters. I think this tournament will be won by one of the big guns, but that includes England.

Not sure id put Spain in there. Holland looking strong though. But right now England and France and maybe Brazil look like best teams in the tournament.

 

[JimW]

Had a quick glance at l'Equipe with my schoolboy French seems many think it's too close to call, fancy their first XI more but think we probably have the stronger bench.