'A Freakishly Good Talent' - Carragher Draws Gerrard Comparison As He Lauds Bellingham's Performance For England At The 2022 World Cup
Jamie Carragher has heaped praise on England star Jude Bellingham, comparing him to former England and Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard.
"World Cups can turn great players into superstars. After Italia ’90, [Paul] Gazza [Gascgoine] became the most important player in the England squad. [Michael] Owen was the same after his goal against Argentina, the striker everyone hoped would fire the Golden Generation to glory. [Wayne] Rooney had the capacity to propel England forward from the moment he made his debut as a teenager. Now the same is true of Bellingham."
- Outstanding performance of Bellingham England in Qatar
- Carragher compares attributes to Gerrard
- Being labeled a "frightening" 19-year-old
WHAT HAPPENED?
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WHAT THEY SAID:
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"World Cups can turn great players into superstars. After Italia ’90, [Paul] Gazza [Gascgoine] became the most important player in the England squad. [Michael] Owen was the same after his goal against Argentina, the striker everyone hoped would fire the Golden Generation to glory. [Wayne] Rooney had the capacity to propel England forward from the moment he made his debut as a teenager. Now the same is true of Bellingham."
THE BIGGER PICTURE:
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DO YOU KNOW?
19 years and 158 days, Bellingham became the youngest player to assist in a World Cup match for England (since 1966) in their round of 16 win over Senegal.WHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM?
The 19-year-old is likely to feature in the blockbuster quarter-final against defending champions France on Saturday.Share this article
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