GARY LINEKER believes Jude Bellingham might find yourself as a striker for England after his excellent goalscoring begin for Actual Madrid.
The Brummie midfielder has netted 11 occasions in 12 matches for the 14-time champs of Europe, working largely as a ‘false 9’.
Jude Bellingham has been prolific since becoming a member of Actual MadridCredit score: EPA
Gary Lineker thinks Bellingham might play as a striker for EnglandCredit score: Doug Seeburg
The star has principally performed in midfield for the Three LionsCredit score: Getty
Lineker, who scored 48 targets for England and gained the Golden Boot on the 1986 World Cup, mentioned: “The best way he has began at Actual offers Gareth Southgate an incredible possibility.
“If one thing occurs to Harry Kane — or after he’s completed as a result of Harry is now 30 — Jude might play at centre-forward, as a false 9 if you happen to like.
“He’s now scoring poacher’s targets. He’s even doing the ‘straightforward’ bits that I used to do!
“He has been taking part in as a No 10 for England in his previous few video games.
“He can play in a deeper position as a No 8, he’s most likely probably the most full English footballer I’ve ever seen and he’s solely 20.”
Bellingham, who additionally scored for England in opposition to Scotland final month, makes his El Clasico debut for Actual in Barcelona tomorrow — a fixture wherein Lineker as soon as scored a hat-trick for Barca.
And Lineker added: “Nobody is aware of what Jude’s greatest place is as a result of he’s so good in a number of roles however I might see him taking part in up entrance for England.”
Bellingham in the meantime has declared himself match for Saturday’s El Clasico.
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The midfielder was taken off on the finish in opposition to Braga within the Champions League on Tuesday with a knock.
Bur boss Carlo Ancelotti mentioned it was not critical and nothing greater than tiredness.
And Bellingham, despatched a transparent message when he mentioned: “I shall be prepared and out there for El Clasico.”
Barcelona chief Xavi needed to name up EIGHT academy gamers for his or her Champions League tie in opposition to Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday because the Catalans grapple with key accidents — together with striker Robert Lewandowski.
He’ll probably be joined on the sidelines by midfielders Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Sergi Roberto in addition to defender Jules Kounde.
The membership are hopeful winger Raphinha shall be prepared whereas ahead Joao Felix mentioned he’s “wonderful” after limping off in Wednesday’s recreation.