When England competed in the 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany, Jude Bellingham stole the show.
Bellingham was at the core of nearly every offensive move made by the Three Lions, saving his team from a humbling early exit at the hands of Slovakia.
However, not all of his teammates were comfortable with his presence; some thought the Real Madrid player received all the credit without bearing any of the blame.Players in England Criticize Jude Bellingham’s Label According to Team’s Savior Oliver Kay of The Athletic, Bellingham’s actions during the competition incited the wrath of other individuals within the England camp.
No athlete appeared to be more aware than the other. After winning man of the match against Serbia, Bellingham’s performances against Denmark and Slovenia were lackluster. Those acquainted with the team environment claimed that he was intensely aware of anything written or stated about him in the media. Kay writes, “Any critique of his performances appeared subtle, but he would later refer to a ‘pile-on.'”His attitude was the topic of whispers. The public responded favorably to the Adidas campaign featuring him as the national team’s savior, “But some in the camp felt the tone was at odds with the collective ethos of Southgate’s England,” he continued.
Wayne Rooney, the former England great, too voiced his opinion.
Bellingham “is in a position where he should be taking responsibility,” according to Rooney.
“It may be time to grow up, make decisions, and say, ‘I need to help out and speak during the difficult times,'” he said in a newspaper editorial.
Had England won the tournament, Bellingham would have been interviewed, according to Rooney.
Rather, England failed once more. The game of football is not returning home. Additionally, it seems that there is a lot of unrest inside the group.