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Bellingham Wins England Player Award After Record World Cup
Jude Bellingham won England's player of the year award for the second year in a row.
Fans chose him by voting through the official England app.
He scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup, which was a record for an England men's player at a major tournament.
England finished third in the competition.
Bellingham scored two goals against Mexico and two against Norway.
He also became the youngest European player to play in four major tournaments.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Bellingham played like one of the tournament's best players.
Harry Kane also had a strong season, scoring 12 goals for England.
Jude Bellingham was named England men's player of the year for a second successive season.
Bellingham scored a record seven goals for an England men's player at the 2026 World Cup.
England finished third, their best World Cup result since 1966.
The 23-year-old scored twice against Mexico and twice against Norway during the tournament.
Harry Kane scored 12 goals for England and was the team's leading scorer for a seventh consecutive season.
- Who
- Jude Bellingham, the England men's national team, manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane.
- What
- Bellingham was named England men's player of the year for the second consecutive season after a record-setting World Cup.
- Where
- The award concerned Bellingham's performances for England, including matches in Mexico City and Miami.
- When
- The Football Association announced the award on Friday; the referenced World Cup was in 2026.
- Why
- Supporters selected Bellingham in voting on the official England app, recognizing his performances for England.
Key facts
- Award
- England men's player of the year
- Winner
- Jude Bellingham
- Consecutive wins
- Two
- World Cup goals
- Seven
- England's result
- Third place at the 2026 World Cup
- Bellingham's notable matches
- Two goals against Mexico and two against Norway
- Harry Kane's goals
- 12 for England across all national team competitions
Quotes
Jude Bellingham
England and Real Madrid midfielder
“It feels great. It's a huge honour to be recognised by the fans again. So not something you think about when you’re playing for your country, but it's obviously a beautiful little addition to the great summer we had, and the honour of playing for my country.”
telegraphindia.com
CNBC TV 18
“He lived up to his full potential; you could just see what a competitor and what a machine he is. He just thrives under pressure, he just loves these moments, he loves these stages and it brings out the very best in him.”
telegraphindia.com
CNBC TV 18
Sources
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