Jude Bellingham

“I was simply challenged very early to learn to read a game. Offensive and defensive. That helped me a lot in retrospect.”

“My mum has always given me a lot of lessons on how I'll be perceived by other people sometimes because of the colour of my skin, sometimes the way that we're stereotyped.”

“I'm really grateful to Dortmund for the way they encouraged my talent.”

“You can overthink things, but I think you come to terms with it quickly because you can't change it, whether you like it or not.”

“I'm trying to add more attributes to my game, perfect the ones I've got and keep being effective in front of goal.”

“Money's not a thing for me.”

“A lot of the great international teams in the past didn't win straight away. They had to build for years before they managed to get over the line.”

“My game reflects my origins. It's a working-class style, because my game is based on energy and hard work.”

“I think goals are something I want to add to my game.”

“People are always saying to me how mature I am, and I don't really see it personally.”

“Lucas Vazquez and Brahim Diaz are probably my biggest Spanish teachers.”

“When your heroes take the time to appreciate what you have done it is really special.”

“I want to get as many minutes of play as possible - even in the big games.”

“Dad was my hero.”

“I'm just trying to contribute in a Jude way.”

“The things I will gain from Modric and Kroos will be unbelievable. Their knowledge of the game, the way they play it. The experience will be so great for me.”

“It's not for me to sit here and say everyone has to get vaccinated, it is personal choice... obviously I want everyone to be safe, so I'd probably advise them to get it.”

“The chance to play for Dortmund came and I didn't really hesitate. Not one second have I ever regretted it or thought 'this is too hard for me.' I want to rise to the challenge every single day I am there.”

“It's the biggest honour in football, I think, captaining your country, especially when you're playing for a nation like England.”

“I'm new to the club but I've had a television since I was little and ever since I can remember I've been watching Madrid complete comebacks when it seems there is no chance.”