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Jude Bellingham Says His Grandfather Drives His Emotional England Anthem Ritual
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 4 days ago
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What happened
Jude Bellingham said his strong reaction to the England anthem comes from thinking about his late grandfather and his family. The England and Real Madrid midfielder recalled that his grandfather died before his debut, a 3-0 win over Ireland on 12 November 2020.
- 01Bellingham linked his anthem emotions to his late grandfather.
- 02He said his grandfather was a devoted English patriot.
- 03The midfielder debuted for England on 12 November 2020 at age 17.
- 04He came on in a 3-0 friendly win over Ireland.
- 05Bellingham also credited his parents and brother Jobe for his success.
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