Team Trouble. Bellingham has only one friend in the England national team

Yesterday, the England national team lost in the European Championship final for the second consecutive time, with Spain claiming the trophy. Leading English-language media outlets have begun investigating the reasons behind Gareth Southgate's team's defeat, identifying an unhealthy team atmosphere as one of the key factors.

According to The Athletic, an unexpected source of tension in the England dressing room is Jude Bellingham. Many England players are reportedly unhappy with the image created by the press and Bellingham himself. From the outset of the tournament, Bellingham was portrayed as the team's main hero and star, which displeased others.

As a result, Bellingham has only one close friend in the squad, Trent Alexander-Arnold, while his relationships with other teammates remain strictly professional.

The publication also notes that Bellingham faced similar issues during his final months at Borussia Dortmund.

In the Euro 2024 final, Bellingham provided an assist for Cole Palmer and scored two goals during the tournament.