Why Bellingham Is ‘Gift From God’ For England – Foden

Phil Foden has given an explanation of why Jude Bellingham is a “gift from God” and how he plans to make amends in Germany this summer by winning the European Championship.

After enjoying a historic Triple Crown victory in 2023, the Manchester City forward has been playing at his best this season. In all competitions, Foden has tallied 22 goals and ten assists. It is anticipated that Foden will play a significant role in Gareth Southgate’s plans for Euro 2024.

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The same can be said for Real Madrid star Bellingham, who has also reached the 20-goal mark in his debut campaign at Santiago Bernabeu. He is fast becoming a talismanic presence for club and country, with Foden telling the Daily Mail of his talented international team-mate: “I have never seen anyone so mature for his age. I feel he’s got a gift from God with his physique. We really need him at his best.”

Bellingham will turn 21 during Euro 2024, the same age that Foden was when helping England to the final of that event three years ago. The City star missed out on facing Italy in a Wembley showpiece back then after picking up an unfortunate injury, with the highly-rated playmaker old adding on that subject: “That was just crazy. I was walking in after training the day before the final. Someone just passed me the ball. I tried to control it by putting one leg behind the other, just a trick, and my standing leg just, well I heard a crack and I knew straight away. I couldn’t walk. It was devastating. I remember Gareth speaking to me and I just couldn’t help crying. I couldn’t even get any words out. I was so upset. I have learned a lesson from that, you know. I try and not do so much after training now. The coaches will probably tell you I am lying. But that really woke me up.”

This summer, Slovenia, Denmark, and Serbia will compete in Group C, which includes England. After graduating from the City academy, Foden currently has 33 caps and four senior goals for his country. He will be looking to play a significant role in another quest for continental success.