The Real Madrid star was selected by Thomas Tuchel in the first match of the new Three Lions coach in qualifying for the World Cup. With 41 selections to his credit, he now holds the record for the largest number of selections in the national team at 21 years old or less.
Still in the first years of his career, Bellingham is still far from reaching Rooney's status. The former Manchester United striker had represented England 120 times before his retirement, scoring 53 goals, and played three world cups and European championships.
Still far from Rooney
Bellingham, who made his debut with the Three Lions in November 2020, has become a key player in recent years. He scored six goals for his country and held in the seven matches of the national team, reaching the final of Euro 2024 last summer.
