Bellingham tells England to believe after Mexico masterclass

Jude Bellingham declared England can win the World Cup after his inspirational performance led them to a stunning 3-2 victory over Mexico in a match hailed as one of their greatest World Cup triumphs.

The Three Lions faced immense pressure at the Estadio Azteca, a venue where Mexico had a formidable record. Compounding the challenge, England had to contend with a passionate 80,000-strong crowd, the effects of high altitude, and playing for over 45 minutes with a man down following Jarell Quansah’s red card.

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It’s the best night of my England career. Just unbelievable.

Bellingham, however, provided England with a crucial advantage, scoring two goals within 98 seconds in the first half. The Real Madrid midfielder opened the scoring with a stooping header and later converted a cross from Harry Kane for his fourth goal of the tournament. He also made a vital defensive clearance before halftime, preventing Mexico from equalizing.

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I’m convinced of it and I hope that a win like this can give them that same conviction that they’re top players and we shouldn’t fear anyone.

At just 23, Bellingham has embraced a leadership role, carrying the team alongside Harry Kane. He expressed his conviction that this victory can instill the necessary belief in his teammates. "I’m convinced of it and I hope that a win like this can give them that same conviction that they’re top players and we shouldn’t fear anyone," Bellingham stated. He emphasized the need for the squad to recognize their quality sooner in matches, rather than waiting for extended periods.

Bellingham's standout performances have silenced pre-tournament doubts about his starting position under manager Thomas Tuchel. Having experienced near misses in previous major tournaments, including finals losses in the European Championship and a World Cup quarter-final exit, Bellingham is determined to go all the way this time.

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We shouldn’t wait 40 minutes, 50 minutes, 60 minutes to realise that we’re a very good team.