18 October 2023 , 07:58
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Jude Bellingham could barely contain himself after hearing a bizarre breast milk joke from Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola after England's meeting with Italy.
The Three Lions ran out 3-1 winners against the Azzurri at Wembley, but arguably the highlight of the evening for those watching on at home was Bellingham's exchange with Zola come full-time. Both the Real Madrid superstar and fellow pundits Jill Scott and Joe Cole were left in hysterics at the Italian's quip.
Bellingham had put in yet another masterful display for his country and in a bid to show just how remarkable his ability is for someone his age of 20, Zola joked: "I have to say it makes me laugh, because at 20 years old I was still drinking milk from my mum."
Bellingham immediately burst into laughter, as did Cole and Scott. However, Zola soon realised that his comments may have been misinterpreted or taken a tad too literally and did his best clarify what it was he actually meant.
Unfortunately, he got as far as: "No, I mean.." before being drowned out by the laughter of his colleagues. Eventually, Zola got the last word in as he added the all important "Not directly!"
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Bellingham is the name on everyone's lips at the moment after his sensational start to life at Real Madrid and some of the Premier League big boys may be dreaming of prying him away from the Spanish capital soon enough. However, the England ace quashed any talk of heading for the Santiago Bernabeu exit.
"I am loving football at the minute. My management at club and country are giving me freedom to play it how I see it.
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Gianfranco Zola left Jude Bellingham in hysterics after England beat Italy (Channel 4)"Since the last few months I have been really working on my timing getting into the box and as I am arriving I am arriving with a big hunger. With the big transfer the fact is I have to deliver, whether it is a goal or assist or a match-winning performance.
"This is the club I want to be at for the next 10 to 15 years of my life. I am loving it there. Carlo basically said this position is where he sees me."
Bellingham also credits the company he keeps at Los Blancos for his sensational form. He added: "When you are around those mentalities and quality of players every day, it takes you to a new level mentally, physically and technically."