Phil Foden has praised Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham, insisting the midfielder can be one of the very best in the world.
The Borussia Dortmund man was in fine form during England's rampant 3-0 display against Senegal in Qatar, having played a major part in the Three Lions' first two goals. Bellingham's fine midfield work enabled Jordan Henderson to open the scoring, before picking out Foden who played in Harry Kane to double the side's advantage.
With France next to come in the quarter-finals, much has been made of Gareth Southgate's team selection's in the Middle East, although teenager Bellingham has established himself as one of the first names on the teamsheet.
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And Manchester City star Foden was quick to praise the Reds' prime midfield transfer target, insisting the former Birmingham City man is one of the best players he has had the pleasure of sharing the pitch with.
''I don’t want to big him up because he’s still young but mate, he’s one of the most gifted players I’ve ever seen,'' Foden told ITV following England's triumph. ''I don’t see any weaknesses in his game, I think he’s got everything and I’m sure he’s going to be the best midfielder in the world.''
Bellingham has cemented a certain place in the England side, with many in sheer awe of the teenager's quality at the tournament. Former Manchester United man Gary Neville even praised just how easy the game looks to him following the full-time whistle.
''I’ve watched players play for England for years and the weight of the shirt was enormous, he just doesn’t feel it. It looks like he belongs out there, he wants it, he needs it.''
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