Former England international Wayne Rooney has identified Jude Bellingham as the standout player at the current World Cup. Despite intense competition from global stars, Rooney maintains that the Real Madrid midfielder has been the most impactful figure during the competition.
Bellingham has already netted six times in six appearances for the Three Lions. His performance places him near the top of the Golden Boot race, trailing only Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi. Alongside team-mate Harry Kane, Bellingham has been instrumental in England’s journey to the semi-finals, where they are scheduled to face Argentina.
Rooney highlighted Bellingham’s unique combination of physical energy and mental drive as the key to his success. While he noted that the 23-year-old has not consistently hit his top form for his club this season, his displays on the international stage have silenced previous skeptics. The former striker also drew parallels between his own playing style and Bellingham’s high-octane approach.
Looking ahead to the upcoming clash with Argentina, Rooney expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to progress. He specifically tipped Harry Kane to trouble the Argentinian defensive duo of Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez with his tactical movement. As England prepares for this crucial match, the focus remains on the partnership between Bellingham and Kane, who have combined for 12 of the team’s 13 tournament goals so far.
