Bellingham voted England's player of the year
Bellingham wins England's player of the year award for a second time, after scoring a record seven goals in the 2026 Cup and is already eyeing the Nations League.
A historic summer for England
England's World Cup campaign of 2026 ended with a bittersweet taste: elimination in the semi-finals to Argentina, but also an all-time best performance by the Three Lions on foreign soil.
Real Madrid's midfielder scored seven goals in the tournament, setting a new record for goals by an Englishman in a single edition of the World Cup.
The recognition of the fans
On Thursday (25), Bellingham was crowned England's player of the year for a second consecutive time. The award is voted on by fans, and the 23-year-old received the news with enthusiasm.
"It's a great feeling", Bellingham said. "Obviously, it's an enormous honor to be recognized by the fans again. It's not something you think about when playing for the national team, but it is a nice addition to the great summer we had".
Tuchel extols the midfielder
For the German coach, Bellingham was one of the best players in the entire World Cup, not just Seleção Inglesa .
"I think he was one of the players in this tournament, not just for us but for the whole competition. He lived up to his full potential; you could see what a competitor and machine he is", said Tuchel.
What's coming up ahead
England now turn their attentions to the Nations League.UEFA On Saturday, the Three Lions face reigning world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium in a heavyweight clash.
For Bellingham, the individual award is a reflection of a year in which he established himself as one of world football's leading names.At 23, midfielder has already amassed two English Player of the Year titles and a World Cup goalscoring record that will hardly be forgotten by England fans.
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