Independent iconIndependentJul 1, 2026

How Jude Bellingham became England’s very un-English superstar

With parallels to Michael Jordan and an 'attitude' more recognisable in American athletes, Bellingham is carving his own path as a Black football superstar and England must learn to adapt, writes Miguel Delaney

How Jude Bellingham became England’s very un-English superstar

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With parallels to Michael Jordan and an 'attitude' more recognisable in American athletes, Bellingham is carving his own path as a Black football superstar and England must learn to adapt, writes Miguel Delaney

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With parallels to Michael Jordan and an 'attitude' more recognisable in American athletes, Bellingham is carving his own path as a Black football superstar and England must learn to adapt, writes Miguel Delaney

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