Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record
Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.
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Notable Quotes
"He has such confidence in his own ability. The patience, the skill, the shot. What a goal from England's best player."
— Danny Murphy , Athlete
"No, Jude [Bellingham] was never taking it. He was the first one to say go and get your hat-trick, so none of them came to distract me."
— Bukayo Saka , Athlete
Key People
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Former Spurs midfielder and sports commentator.
Gary Lineker is a retired English footballer and current sports broadcaster, famous for being England's second-highest goal-scorer.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
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Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.
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