So much for those Steven Gerrard comparisons being disrespectful.
Speaking ahead of England’s World Cup opener against Iran in Qatar on Monday, Jude Bellingham declared the Liverpool midfielder his idol for the national team when growing up while distancing himself from being likened to the Anfield great.
But it took Bellingham just 35 minutes to show the globe just why he is being likened to Gerrard - and why Liverpool and their supporters would very much like the 19-year-old to follow in his footsteps.