Danny

“He can go on to be one of the greatest players of all time.” Roy Keane on Jude Bellingham on @itvfootball. Some accolade that, coming from Keane. Keane has played with and against some of the greats, both Ronaldos, Zidane, Henry. Keane once watched Diego Maradona closely when Sevilla were training. Keane knows class - an exceptional player himself. He is also not a man given to hyperbole. So his praise for Bellingham resonates. And Keane’s right. Bellingham is blessed with so many qualities - technique, awareness (scanning), physique, will to win, tackling, pressing, passing, finishing and more - that he can become one of the greats. Three assists and a goal against Croatia. He’s achieved so much already at 23 and has the hunger for more. He has the right mindset on the pitch and off, a team player, a top pro. Thomas Tuchel’s reservations were bizarre and non-existent now. Bellingham is Tuchel’s most important player with due respect to the admirable Harry Kane. Bellingham deserves to take the armband when Kane eventually steps down. Keane understandably caveated his praise for Bellingham with the importance of steering clear of injury. But it’s all there for Bellingham. He can reach for the stars - and join the galaxy of greats #ENG