England debuted in the World Cup with a clear victory against Croatia (4-2) in a meeting in which those of Tuchel They had chances in the second half to even score more goals. Bellingham He started and scored one of his team’s goals, the third, with a cross shot. To the footballer of real Madridwho had a good game in the World Cup debut, was seen excited before the start when he sounded God Save the King, the anthem of England.
Bellingham goal (3-2) in England 4-2 Croatia
Bellingham He revealed the origin of that feeling, beyond, obviously, defending his country. “I think about my grandfather, who passed away just before I made my debut for the England team. He was very patriotic. He was pure English. He could tell you every detail about every war, every battle, every king and queen. “I think of my grandfather when that moment comes,” he said in statements reported by the English media.
He could tell you every detail about every war, every battle, every king and queen. I think of my grandfather when that moment comes
That Bellingham premiere with the national team took place on November 12 of 2020. I had 17 years and it was in the second half of a friendly against Ireland, which ended with a 3-0 victory.
The national anthem is the last chance you have to be aware of the people who have helped you get here
The Real Madrid player also explains the solemnity caused by the God Save the King and what it means: “I think the national anthem is the last chance you have to really be aware of people who have helped you get here and what it means to be from England.”
Your family
For this reason, in addition to his grandfather, he also remembers other loved ones who have been important for him to be on the field at that moment listening to the anthem before playing with his team: “I also think about the rest of my family and the sacrifices they have made for me to reach this stage. My mother, my father and my brother, Jobe, have been very important to me. “My brother has been a constant support for me.”