Jude Bellingham acknowledged England fans' love for him after they serenaded him with Beatles' 'Hey Jude' song during Euro 2024 opener.
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Bellingham serenaded with 'Hey Jude' songLoves playing in front of English fansScored in England's win over SerbiaWHAT HAPPENED?
Bellingham picked up where he left off after leading Real Madrid to Champions League glory as he scored the only goal in England's 1-0 win over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener on Sunday. During the match, the English fans showered unconditional love on the young midfielder and sang the Beatles' famous song 'Hey Jude' at the stadium.
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After the game, the 20-year-old admitted that he loved the song and chants of the Three Lions fans and thanked them for their constant support. He also claimed that he cherishes playing in front of the English crowd, something that he does not get to do regularly as he plies his trade in Spain.
WHAT JUDE BELLINGHAM SAID
Speaking to reporters at the post-match press conference, the Los Blancos midfielder said, "I like the Beatles. I listen to the Beatles a lot. My style of music is a bit old so that's right on my street. I really enjoy playing in front of the England fans. It's a different experience for me because obviously, I play abroad.
"So when I can hear an English crowd for the first time every few months, I really enjoy it. They give me a lot of appreciation and a lot of love. And I try to give that back with my performances and my energy on the pitch."
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After picking up a hard-fought win against the Serbs, Gareth Southgate's side will aim to seal a knockout berth as they next take on Denmark on Thursday.