A biography for Jude Bellinghamhasn’t been written yet.
“I think when you've got the dog, you're just born with it, really. The way I was raised in football, you had to have that dog in you a little bit and I go into the games knowing every game's a war and you got to be up for it. I think that's something I have.”
“Sancho is really very important to me. Not just because he comes from the same country as me or because he speaks the same language. Even more important is how he puts his arm around me, but also around the other young players... how he strengthens us in our abilities, gives us confidence.”
“At the World Cup and at national team camps it's hard. Everyone wanted me to go back home and play for their team.”
“It's always good to score late because it usually decides the game.”
“I'd always been aware of the interest from England so that was pretty normal. It was a bit of a surprise when my dad sat me down and said: 'You've had a bit of interest from Real Madrid.'”
“Declan is someone I admire a lot. He's a top, top player. He's really good at what he does - he masters his craft, the type of midfielder he is, he's one of the very best.”
“In the Bundesliga, there's a lot of focus on tactics, and the way you can almost manipulate a formation to break down the opposition.”
“I know what goes on the pitch stays on the pitch.”
“We had a patch of grass outside the house that we'd always go and play on.”
“The pressure I put myself under is bigger than any price tag.”
“As a kid I always dreamed of playing for England.”
“I feel like off the pitch, I'm a nice guy but when I get onto the pitch, something kind of takes over me, to be honest, I feel like you've got no friends out there except the ones wearing the same kit.”
“The biggest part of leadership is that you lead by example with your performance first and foremost.”
“I think that's what makes Madrid appealing to me. It has a great history and you want to be one of the players that adds to it and continues to make it the greatest.”
“I'm proud to play for England every time I get the chance and to win man of the match is extra special.”
“My mum is the best woman in the world in my eyes.”
“I was always really harsh on myself, and I think that's probably why people had to try to keep me positive.”
“I speak a lot about my parents and the people that have kind of brought me up in football and not just in football, but in life as well.”
“I'm always learning.”
“Kyle Walker's speed. I think the game would be a lot easier and a lot more fun if you were that quick, being able to drive past people like that.”