Jude Bellingham emphasizes the importance of having a different point of view following England’s draw with Belgium.

Jude Bellingham, the rising star of English football, has emphasized the need for perspective after his dramatic stoppage-time goal secured a 2-2 draw for England against Belgium at Wembley Stadium. The match took place on March 26, 2024, in London, England.

Bellingham’s goal came as a relief for the England team, who had suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their previous match as part of their preparations for Euro 2024. The young midfielder expects the team to face criticism for their performances but urges fans to consider the bigger picture.

Reflecting on his goal, Bellingham said, “I liked it because I knew the rubbish we would have got if we had lost two games on the bounce. I think with these games, you’ve got to keep perspective in mind. There’s a lot of lads making debuts. A lot of those boys I’ve never played with before.”

Despite the draw, Bellingham believes that England had ample opportunities to secure a victory. He stated, “I thought we created a lot of chances. I had one there that I should score, and a couple of other shots on goal. I’m happy that I could make it up to the team, but really we should be winning with all the chances that we’ve made.”

Acknowledging the criticism that may come their way, Bellingham remains optimistic about the team’s prospects. He said, “I know everyone will be negative about it, but you have to take these games for what they are, use the positives, learn from the negatives, and I’m sure we’ll be fine.”

Bellingham’s goal was particularly significant as it marked his first goal for England on home soil. He had previously scored against Iran at the 2022 World Cup and against Scotland at Hampden Park last year.

However, the draw against Belgium came at a cost for England, as defender John Stones suffered an early injury, adding to the team’s growing list of absentees. Bellingham emphasized the challenges faced by manager Gareth Southgate, stating, “It’s hard for the gaffer. People need to realize how hard a job it is. You plan these games, these size of games, because you expect a fully fit team and you expect to give it a really good crack.”

Despite the setbacks, Bellingham expressed his satisfaction with the performances of his teammates over the two matches. He praised the young Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who made his international debut in the fixture, saying, “He was good tonight. It’s difficult. I’m speaking like the older one here, but I know how hard it can be when there’s a clamor and people put a lot of pressure on you.”

In conclusion, Bellingham believes that Mainoo has a bright future ahead of him at Manchester United and hopes to see him excel for the England national team as well.