Jude Bellingham is 'heading in the right direction' but it is too soon to compare England's rising star to Paul Gascoigne. That is the view of Newcastle United legend Chris Waddle, who reckons it might take another decade for the Borussia Dortmund star to be properly judged against the Three Lions maverick.
Bellingham has emerged as one of England's standing stars at the World Cup so far, and registered two assists in the knockout victory over Senegal last time out. The 3-0 win over the Group A runners-up has setup a quarter-final tie with reigning champions France on Saturday night.
Bellingham has enjoyed a stunning rise in his brief senior career to date, with the 19-year-old tipped to seal a big-money move next summer after excelling in the Bundesliga and Champions League. However, Waddle feels it is far too soon to compare the all-action midfielder with a legend like Gazza.
