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Bellingham’s Irish links, how he could have played for Ireland and Keane praise

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Bellingham’s Irish links, how he could have played for Ireland and Keane praise

Jude Bellingham has been one of Real Madrid’s key players this season and is expected to play a starring role for England at this summer’s Euros.

However, the midfielder could have played for Ireland – but he made his debut against the Boys In Green instead. The 20-year-old is eligible to play for Ireland through a grandparent.




So good has Bellingham been for Carlo Ancelotti’s men this season that he is currently second favourite behind teammate Vinicius Junior to win the Ballon d’Or. He will be hoping to help the Spanish side be crowned European champions for a 15th time on Saturday night.

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Bellingham’s father, a policeman who was also a prolific non-league striker, once posted a photo of his son in an Ireland jersey.

Mark tweeted as the pandemic raged in September 2020: “This half Irish kid [Mark] is going to go online and watch his mixed race England U21 international son [Jude] make his competitive debut in the German Cup.”

Proud dad Mark watched on You Tube as his then 17-year-old son Jude scored in his first match for Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.

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