With Jude Bellingham, England play a certain way. He might have the No 10 on his back but he is rarely in classic No 10 positions

Jordan Henderson says Jude Bellingham is loved by his teammates and will be England’s X-factor at the World Cup

ENGLAND 4-2 CROATIA: Jude Bellingham scored and dazzled as the Three Lions kickstarted their World Cup campaign with victory in Dallas

FIFA World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham reached the record after being named in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI for England.

With Jude Bellingham, England play a certain way. He might have the No 10 on his back but he is rarely in classic No 10 positions

Their relationship has at times been uneasy but Jude Bellingham’s second-half performance against Croatia showed why he is essential to Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup plan