“It is impossible to describe Bellingham’s talent in words”-Phillips insists that “the sky is the limit” of England teammate

Calvin Phillips claimed that “there is no language to describe the talent of Jude Bellingham”, while insisting that his England teammate “the sky is the limit”.

Bellingham has become one of the top young players in European football and was acquired by Dortmund from Birmingham for 21 million pounds (30 million US dollars) last summer.

The 17-year-old’s performance in Dortmund caught the attention of Gareth Southgate. Southgate has provided him with three England senior national team hats, and the most recent time he played against Austria. Outstanding performance in his debut.

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Leeds United star Phillips and Bellingham were selected for Southgate’s 26-man lineup for Euro 2020. He was shocked by the teenager’s ability and maturity in the Three Lions camp.

Phillips told Talk sports Speaking of his admiration for Bellingham: “I have absolutely never (seen) a 17-year-old as talented as him. To be honest, I don’t even think I am as talented as him. He is a great man. The player is also a great guy, he keeps the whole world at his feet.

“To be honest, there is no language that can describe his talent, as you have seen throughout your career in Birmingham, and then he moved to Dortmund, which is a huge move for such a young kid.

“His performance in certain UEFA Champions League matches against Manchester City was on the highest stage, as if he was ready to play.

“For a 17-year-old child, when you look at him, you can’t believe that he is only 17, you can’t believe it because he is too big, he is too strong, too strong.

“He is also a very good guy, so I am very happy to pass by a young guy who performed so well. Now for him, the sky is his limit.”

Southgate praises Bellingham

Southgate gave the clearest hint so far Bellingham may start in England’s European Cup opening match against Croatia After a friendly 1-0 victory over Austria next Sunday.

“He came here not just to experience,” Southgate told reporters. “You have seen his ability, we have seen Dortmund’s ability, especially in the Champions League.

“The whole team respects him. He is very humble in the training camp, but his competition in training is like he has been with them from day one. This is a good mentality.”

Bellingham’s rapid rise

Bellingham became the youngest player in Birmingham history at 16 years and 28 days in August 2019, and continued to play 44 games for the club before joining Dortmund-the British Championship team subsequently retired his No. 22 Jersey.

The England international made 46 more appearances for Dortmund in the 2020-21 season, helping them win the DFB Pokal and finish in the top four in the Bundesliga.

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