Jude Bellingham can be England’s “X factor” at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel’s men chase a first major trophy for 60 years, Jordan Henderson said on Sunday.
England are among the favourites for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States after a string of near-misses at recent European Championships and World Cups.
Henderson, speaking at England’s Kansas City base, tipped fellow midfielder Bellingham, 22, to have a “big impact” over the next few weeks despite an injury-hit season.
The former Liverpool captain said the Real Madrid star had made huge progress since his international debut as a 17-year-old in 2020.
“How much he’s grown as a player and as a person since then is incredible, really,” said Henderson.
