FOR WHOM THE BELL TOILS

Southgate will stay on as he knows Jude can become the best player on the planet

- JOHN CROSS

ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate Jude can is convinced Bellingham become the best player in the world.

And that is why he will find it almost impossible to walk away from his job before Bellingham realises his full potential.

The 20-year-old has blown away expectations with goals and star-studded performances since moving to Real Madrid.

Bellingham has got the chance to make his mark on the Euros this summer and will surely be the biggest talent at the next World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

With Harry Kane scoring goals for fun at Bayern Munich and arguably England's best-ever generation of talent coming through, no wonder Southgate is licking his lips.

The Three Lions boss said he has not been surprised by Bellingham's development at Real Madrid since switching from midfield to attack, though his goal tally has probably raised a few eyebrows.