Liverpool fans struggled not to get carried away after witnessing Jude Bellingham and Jordan Henderson link up to devastating effect for England - and celebrate together emphatically.
Henderson lashed the Three Lions in front in their World Cup last-16 tie against Senegal on Sunday evening after a surging run from his young teammate. England struggled to fashion chances until the 38th-minute opener but Bellingham's quality unlocked the African champions' resolute defence.
The 19-year-old shared an intense staredown with Henderson, 32, as they celebrated the goal before they were mobbed by their teammates. The unusual moment was spotted by Liverpool fans who remain desperate for Bellingham - the Reds' priority transfer target - to move to Anfield from Borussia Dortmund next summer.
The pair have been inseparable at England's base in Qatar and Bellingham has also spent plenty of time with Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The teenager's celebration with Henderson has only increased speculation he could join the Merseyside giants next year.
One fan on Twitter wrote: "Jude Bellingham will almost certainly join Liverpool now! That celebration with Jordan Henderson speaks volume! Thats his future club captain! The boy is talent yaz!" Another added: "Dear Jordan Henderson, just sneak Bellingham into your luggage when you head back to Liverpool."
"Bellingham to Henderson, Copy and paste Liverpool fans," remarked one supporter, while one social media user is very confident a deal for Bellingham - who is valued at over £100million by Dortmund - will be struck, writing: "Gonna be seeing that Henderson and Bellingham link up at Liverpool next season."
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England defender Conor Coady recently opened up on Henderson and Bellingham's close relationship while speaking on Lions' Den. "He looks after Jude like there is no tomorrow," Coady said of the Liverpool captain, who scored his third international goal against Senegal. "Jude is a young lad, sometimes we forget that because he is so mature and a fantastic footballer."
The on-loan Everton defender also opened up on the amusing exchange which ensued when Bellingham revealed his mother still makes his bed for him when he is back in Germany. "He (Bellingham) said something the other day about his mum making his bed, no word of a lie," Coady said.
"We are talking about Jude Bellingham here, one of the best players in the world, and Hendo sat up at dinner and went, 'What?', and Jude went, 'Yeah, my mum makes my bed'. So Hendo is battering him. I would say someone like Henderson and [Kyle] Walker set the example."
Henderson and Bellingham's celebration was another example of their strong bond - and Liverpool fans are sure to be talking about it for many days to come.
