Liverpool’s reported target Jude Bellingham was at his best during the first half of England’s round of 16 tie with Senegal.
The Borussia Dortmund star recorded a fine assist for Jordan Henderson to put the Three Lions 1-0 up against the African champions and the 19-year-old blasted his way through Senegal’s midfield moments later to deliver a delicious pre-assist. like Harry Kane. doubled England’s lead.
His drive and hunger to win the ball all over the pitch, especially upfield, is something Reds fans watching will love and he seems to have all the necessary attributes to shine if he were to move to Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp has made the 19-year-old his main transfer target and the first 45 minutes of tonight’s clash explain exactly why the German tactician is desperate to win the race for his signature.
After gamely winning the ball headfirst into his own half, he easily shrugged off a challenge from an opponent and lobbed a brilliantly weighted pass to Phil Foden.
The Manchester City man then set up Kane, who fired home his first goal of the tournament.
Watch the goal below via @itvfootball on Twitter:
“You weren’t going to keep him off the score for long!” ????
Harry Kane finishes off a quick counter-attack to make it 2-0 for England!! #ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/3BsIX3m76F
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 4, 2022
