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Tom Brady sends message to Jude Bellingham after World Cup masterclass vs Norway
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Jude Bellingham has done it for England, and his impressive display has not gone unnoticed by NFL GOAT Tom Brady.
England are through to the semi-finals, but they didn't make it easy for themselves. Without the heroics of their star No.10, it could have been a much different outcome for Thomas Tuchel's side.
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It's two straight knockout games in which Bellingham has grabbed a brace, truly announcing himself as one of the world's best with this tournament run.
And Brady, who has rarely been spurred to speak out during this World Cup, had to give the England star his flowers.
Tom Brady's two-word reaction to Jude Bellingham after World Cup win
Brady is an avid soccer fan with an ownership stake in Birmingham City FC. He has certainly been locked into the World Cup — his last post on X was a reaction to Lionel Messi and Argentina's incredible comeback against Egypt.
On that occasion, he claimed Messi's remontada "might top 28-3", referring to his own Patriots comeback against Atlanta at Super Bowl LI.
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This time, he was even more concise, but the appreciation for Bellingham was the message.
He simply wrote: "Hey Juuuude."
Regardless of how long, any acknowledgement from one of the USA's best-ever athletes is high praise. And Bellingham deserves it.
As unconvincing as his team's performance was, he showed up once again. Hungriest to get to every ball. Relentless despite clearly running out of gas. It was one of the performances of the tournament.
Jude Bellingham has the clutch gene
Whenever England need inspiration, it's the Real Madrid star who shows up. Still just 23, he is the clear leader of one of the strongest teams at the World Cup.
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His stoppage-time bicycle kick against Slovenia at the Euros two summers ago is another shining example.
It's a credit to him, but if England are to actually bring the trophy home, they'll need moments like this from others as well.
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