Jude Bellingham arrived at the World Cup facing a battle to secure a place in England's starting line-up, but emphatically ended any debate with a barnstorming display against Croatia.

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

Although Harry Kane's brace and Jude Bellingham's goal stole the show, Thomas Tuchel's substitutions proved equally important in getting all three points. | Football News

England 4-2 Croatia: Harry Kane’s double and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford were enough to secure a winning start in Dallas

England defeated Croatia 4-2 in an impressive start to their World Cup campaign in the United States

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

Jude Bellingham impressed as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in the opening match of their World Cup campaign in the United States

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

Jude Bellingham came up big again for England in their 4-2 win over Croatia, and his performance earned him another fan

Jude Bellingham said it was ‘nice to remind people what I’m about’ after he faced criticism in the build-up to this summer’s World Cup

Jude Bellingham arrived at the World Cup facing a battle to secure a place in England's starting line-up, but emphatically ended any debate with a barnstorming display against…

The Real Madrid midfielder handled media duties after England's 4-2 opener against Croatia, a clear shift from his stance at Euro 2024