Jude Bellingham has been defended by an England great after the Real Madrid midfielder found himself at the centre of a minor drinking row.
Bellingham was criticised in some quarters after images circulated of him enjoying a drink while away from club duty, with questions raised about his professionalism despite there being no suggestion he breached any rules.
An England legend moved quickly to shut down the debate, insisting the scrutiny around the 20-year-old is misplaced. “There’ll be no questions!” the former international said, backing Bellingham and pointing to his attitude and performances as the only measure that matters.
Bellingham has continued to deliver on the pitch for Real Madrid, and the support from an established England figure underlines how highly he is rated as he continues to grow into one of the game’s standout midfielders.
The episode has done little to slow Bellingham’s momentum, with the player focusing on football and those close to the national team setup making it clear they have no concerns over his conduct.
