John Barnes believes the comparisons between Jude Bellingham and Steven Gerrard are 'stupid' and that English media over-hype young talents who have 'done nothing'.
Bellingham has earned high praise throughout the week after his deft header opened the scoring in England's 6-2 win against Iran on Monday. The 19-year-old produced an all-action midfield performance at the Khalifa International Stadium, covering every blade of grass and no doubt upping his market value.
Such performances have brought with them high praise and inevitable comparisons to legends gone by, with Bellingham repeatedly likened to Steven Gerrard for his battling energy and attacking intent. But Barnes, who has dismissed the idea that World Cup form will affect Liverpool's chances of signing the teenager, has labelled such comparisons 'stupid'.
