ENGLAND is a more formidable team with Jude Bellingham, states Jordan Henderson.
Bellingham, 22, was overlooked for Thursday’s friendly and Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Latvia, despite making his return following shoulder surgery.
Jordan Henderson has been a guiding figure for Jude Bellingham.
Henderson, 35, shares a strong bond with Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel, who mentors Bellingham, remarked: “The players understand what Jude is like, both as a person and as a player.
“He is a world-class player and an exceptional individual. He enhances the England team.
“When he plays, England improves because of the qualities he brings.
“What Jude has accomplished in his career at such a young age is truly remarkable.
“He has been on the road to recovery from a lengthy injury.
“It’s about regaining full fitness, ensuring his shoulder is completely healed, and getting him game time to find his rhythm.
“He is truly unique. We have several extraordinary players in this squad, but with Jude, we all recognized his exceptional talent from the moment he joined the squad.”
Bellingham played with a shoulder brace during the tournament and scored an incredible last-minute overhead equalizer against Slovakia to keep England in the competition.
However, the 44-cap star has not always delivered his best performances for the Three Lions.
He was excluded from this squad, alongside in-form players.
Manager Tuchel maintained that it would have been unfair to alter the squad that won 5-0 against Serbia last month, although he did substitute an injured Arsenal teammate.
Henderson, 35, also believes it is a mistake to evaluate players based on their on-field behavior, noting that Bellingham can appear temperamental during matches.
The midfielder added: “Many players can exhibit that behavior, but off the pitch, they can be entirely different—relaxed and easygoing. Thus, you cannot judge a player's personality solely by their performance on the field.”
### Table of Contents
1. [Introduction](#introduction)
2. [Jude Bellingham's Impact](#jude-bellinghams-impact)
3. [Jordan Henderson's Perspective](#jordan-hendersons-perspective)
4. [Managerial Decisions](#managerial-decisions)
5. [Conclusion](#conclusion)
### FAQ
Why was Jude Bellingham excluded from the England squad?
Jude Bellingham was not included in the squad for the friendly and World Cup qualifier due to his recent return from shoulder surgery, as the management aimed to maintain the squad that previously achieved success.
What did Jordan Henderson say about Bellingham?
Jordan Henderson praised Jude Bellingham as a world-class player and emphasized his importance to the England team, highlighting Bellingham's unique talent and contributions.
