Jude Bellingham is the teenager showing maturity way beyond his years.
And now the clamour is growing for Gareth Southgate to start the 19-year-old at the World Cup and give him his chance on the biggest stage. There can be no doubt that his performances on the pitch for Borussia Dortmund show that he is ready to be thrust into the spotlight in Qatar.
Bellingham - included in England's 28-man squad for this month's Nations League double-header with Italy and Germany - plays with no fear. His marauding midfield displays are drawing comparisons to England legend Bryan Robson and his quality and ability are beyond any doubt.
