Bellingham 'put noise aside' ahead of England win over Croatia

Jude Bellingham stated he "put the noise aside" to concentrate on England's World Cup opener against Croatia, expressing satisfaction with his contribution of a goal in the team's 4-2 victory. The match, which took place on November 21, 2022, marked England's first game of the tournament. Bellingham's goal was his first in a World Cup. The midfielder joined Real Madrid in June 2023, following a successful tenure at Borussia Dortmund. His transfer fee was reported to be around €103 million. Bellingham has become a key player for both Real Madrid and the England national team, earning over 30 caps for his country.