Jude Bellingham Reluctant to Accept Player of the Match Award

Jude Bellingham became one of the most talked-about players following England's goalless draw (0-0) against Ghana in Tuesday night's World Cup match. He was even named Player of the Match at the end, an accolade he wasn't entirely comfortable with.

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The English international deemed the award undeserved but expressed his gratitude nonetheless.

“To be honest, I didn't deserve it,” Bellingham stated. “It probably should have gone to one of their lads (from Ghana), who defended incredibly well. I'm grateful to those who voted, but it really should have been given to one of their players who put in such a strong defensive performance.”

He also sought to send a reassuring message to English fans: “The tournament has just begun, and there's a long way to go. As always, it's the second-game jitters, isn't it? It's always like this with England – we win the first, perform well, and then draw the second. But it's all good. I'd tell the fans to stay calm; we're already focused on the next game.”