SportsFrom ‘local lad’ to national hero: Bellingham’s rise to England World Cup stardom

England are due to face Argentina in the World Cup semifinals tonight. One player has repeatedly stood out across the tournament. Jude Bellingham is now a central figure in England’s midfield and has emerged as a national hero. His rise began much earlier, when he was simply a local youngster learning to play the game. The feature traces his rapid ascent to World Cup stardom.

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