)
Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney says youngster Jude Bellingham reminds him a lot about himself and must remain calm at the EURO 2024.
Wayne Rooney, the former Manchester United and England superstar, has drawn from his own experiences to offer advice to Jude Bellingham, the young sensation playing for England at the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament.
Rooney, who was once known for his passionate and at times, volatile playing style, has noticed Bellingham struggling to keep his emotions in check during the early stages of the competition.
)
19:38 - 30.06.2024
EURO 2024: England snatch win from the jaws of defeat thanks to Bellingham wonder goal
England came back from a goal down to defeat Slovakia 2-1 and book their place in the quarterfinals of EURO 2024.
PAY ATTENTION: Join Pulse Sports Nigeria WhatsApp Channel link
Rooney warns Bellingham
The 21-year-old Real Madrid midfielder, who has already scored for England in the tournament, has been observed visibly frustrated at times, with the former England captain warning him against letting that frustration boil over.
"Three or four times in the first half [against Slovenia] he could not hide his frustration,” Rooney stated according to Goal.com. “He was turning round to look at others and throwing his arms up. Body language like that sends a message to the fans, to his teammates, to the manager.”
)
Rooney himself was infamously sent off during the 2006 World Cup, has urged Bellingham to remain calm and composed, drawing parallels between the young midfielder and his own experiences playing for the national team.
"I've been there. I know exactly the position he's in. I found myself in that headspace many times in international football, and at certain points in my club career,” the former England star stated further.
)
“I just hope the frustration doesn't boil over to the point where he gets a red card or does something stupid and gets himself injured."
Despite his struggles early on, Bellingham has shown his quality, with Rooney praising the youngster's abilities while offering a word of caution.
)
"Throughout this tournament, it has looked as if he has been trying too hard, and when you try too hard, you make decisions you don't normally make."
However, Rooney's words of wisdom seemed to have paid dividends, as Bellingham played a pivotal role in England's dramatic comeback victory over Slovakia in the round of 16.
)
With England trailing 1-0 late in the game, Bellingham scored a remarkable overhead kick in the dying moments to draw his side level and force extra time, where Harry Kane eventually netted the winner to secure England's progression to the quarterfinals.
Related content
19:38 - 30.06.2024
EURO 2024: England snatch win from the jaws of defeat thanks to Bellingham wonder goal
England came back from a goal down to defeat Slovakia 2-1 and book their place in the quarterfinals of EURO 2024.
)
14:15 - 30.06.2024
Look at our side: Rio Ferdinand says England have best chance to reach EURO 2024 final
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes the Three Lions have the best chance of reaching the final of EURO 2024.
)
09:22 - 30.06.2024
England aim to defeat underdogs Slovakia to avoid further Euro disappointment
England face Slovakia who are considered underdogs. England cannot afford to lose
)
09:20 - 30.06.2024
Incredible milestone achieved by Switzerland following their elimination of Italy
Switzerland shocked Italy to progress to the quarter-final of Euro 2024.
)
22:18 - 29.06.2024
Fans opinion don't matter — Southgate claims ahead of Slovakia clash
England boss Gareth Southgate said he was not paying attention to the noise around the Three Lions.
)
22:20 - 28.06.2024
Southgate bows to pressure, set to start Manchester United star against Slovakia
England boss Gareth Southgate is expected to make some changes to his starting lineup against Slovakia in the EURO 2024 quarterfinals.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)