A Jobe Bellingham compilation has gone viral after the teenager’s performance for England's Under-19s.
Jude Bellingham has become one of the most talked-about players in world football, having claimed 10 goals in his first 10 games for Real Madrid since sealing a summer move to the La Liga giants.
And while Jude is currently preparing for England’s friendly fixture against Australia and a European Championship qualifier against Italy, his younger brother Jobe starred in an under-19s game against Montenegro.
Jobe played 90 minutes as the Three Lions’ youth side drew 0–0 in their opening European qualification match at the DG Arena Lješkopolje in Podgorica.
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And upon a compilation of the 18-year-old going viral, fans have remarked how similar Jobe’s style of play is to his older brother’s. Both appear to be composed, commanding all-rounders in midfield, dictating play.
You can watch the video below.
England’s under-19s will now face Wales on Saturday before taking on Austria on Tuesday, with both qualifiers set to be played at the same venue in Montenegro.
The younger Bellingham brother has been a regular for high-flying Championship outfit Sunderland since making a summer move from Birmingham.
And before the international break, Jobe received praise from manager Tony Mowbray, who spoke at length about the teenager’s attitude, mentality and potential.
"He is very mature for his age. He acts like a seasoned pro and demands standards. Even in small-sided games, he wants to win," Mowbray said at a press conference.
"You can see he has a very focused, driven thought pattern on where he is going and how he is going to get there.
“And that is to try to be excellent in everything you do. It's a great mentality. He is not in the team because of his name, it is his football ability and his competitive edge, athleticism and technique.
"He works hard every day. As coaches, we want to protect him in three-game weeks so sometimes when he comes off it is to give him a break.
“We should just enjoy the journey with him and see where he gets to as time rolls on. He doesn't want to be compared with his brother, but we have coaches here who helped his brother as a 17/18-year-old.
“They can gauge where he is, and he has some amazing tools. If he listens, works hard and competes like he does he won't go far wrong. He has confidence, belief and has a good football brain."
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Topics: Football, Jude Bellingham, England
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