JUDE BELLINGHAM could also be on his strategy to turning into a footballing legend — however stick a golf membership in his hand and it’s a totally different story.
For the England and Actual Madrid famous person would hack his method round a course as his massive mate revealed the factor he’s no good at.
Jude Bellingham has been the participant of the season thus farCredit score: Getty
Bellingham (centre) and Bailey (proper) at BirminghamCredit score: Dave Pinegar – The Solar
Dominating opponents at membership and worldwide stage could also be par for the course for the Birmingham-raised midfielder.
Odin Bailey, nonetheless, says it’s a very totally different story as soon as he units off on a special course.
Requested if Bellingham is dangerous at something, Bailey mentioned: “Golf!
“He’s horrible at golf. I’m making an attempt to persuade him to play however he’s not having any of it.
“He can’t be good at every part, can he?”
Bailey first heard and noticed Bellingham’s expertise once they have been buddies at Priory College in Birmingham. He was three years above his now-famous pal however even again then, it was clear he was one thing particular.
That carried on when each have been at Birmingham Metropolis — the place Bailey spent 15 years — however there was a playful facet behind the precocious talent.
Bailey mentioned: “Jude was too younger to play in my age group in school however when he was 15 years previous, he performed up in mine.
“I’d prefer to assume I took him beneath my wing due to the age distinction, taken care of him and it was clear how good at soccer he was — there was no hiding his capacity.
“He’d come up and prepare with us and he’d be among the finest gamers, if not the most effective. Whilst a 14 or 15-year-old.
“Admittedly, nobody would most likely have mentioned he’d go on to attain ten objectives or nonetheless many it’s for Actual Madrid however he’s doing Birmingham, his buddies and his household proud.
“It’s good to see somebody you grew up with, somebody you performed in the identical staff with, go on to be a famous person.
“And from what he’s mentioned to me, he feels at dwelling in Madrid. I don’t blame him, he’s most likely on the greatest membership on the planet and he’s studying from some unbelievable gamers.”
Bailey, presently on mortgage at Stockport from Salford, has three totally different numbers for Bellingham in his cellphone. Each time his title does come up on his display, although, he’s chatting with a pal relatively than a famous person.
The 23-year-old, aiming for an eleventh straight win towards Tranmere tomorrow, mentioned: “There’s no ‘I’m Jude Bellingham’.
“It’s bizarre for me as lots of people are like, ‘What’s he like? What’s he like?’ For me, he’s simply Jude as I do know him so effectively.
“He’s an incredible child however he’s so superior for his age and so forward of the curve in so many various facets.
“He was as a 16-year-old. What he’s gone on to is unbelievable.”
The 20-year-old is main the La Liga Golden Boot raceCredit score: AP