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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Lyell Tweed

Jude Bellingham praised as 'future England captain' after impressive moment in World Cup defeat

England's young star midfielder Jude Bellingham has been hailed as a 'future England captain' after footage emerged of him acting well above his age to support his captain Harry Kane following his penalty miss against France. Kane missed the spot kick to bring England level but within moments 19-year-old Bellingham showed his support.

Mason Mount won England's second penalty of the match after being bundled over in the box by French defender Theo Hernandez. Kane had already convincingly put a penalty away earlier in the second half and was given the opportunity to do so again in the 84th minute of the match.

However, he uncharacteristically blazed the penalty over the bar with the French players running past him to celebrate with his Tottenham teammate Huge Lloris. Most England players put their head in the hands, with Harry Maguire dropping to his haunches, but not the incredibly impressive Bellingham, who has wowed fellow players and pundits alike with his mentality beyond his age.

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