Roy Keane believes Jude Bellingham is destined for greatness, according to Sky Sports, after the England and Real Madrid midfielder impressed in England's thrashing of Croatia. The match, part of UEFA Nations League Matchday 3, ended in Croatia's biggest-ever defeat, ESPN reported.
Sky Sports carried Keane's assessment of Bellingham, who plays his club football for Real Madrid. The Guardian described Bellingham as excelling for a "high-grade" England side, while the BBC's player ratings asked who had been the best player on the pitch — a question the coverage framed around a strong collective performance rather than a single standout.
The result drew a strong reaction from Croatia's camp. ESPN reported that Luka Modric said he felt "ashamed" after his side was handed its heaviest loss. UEFA.com's round-up of Matchday 3 noted that Harry Kane inspired England, and that Lamine Yamal sparked Spain in a separate fixture.
The Guardian's report also raised a separate issue, stating that UEFA sent the wrong message on racism — a criticism aimed at the governing body rather than at events on the pitch.
England's win over Croatia now stands as the headline result of their Matchday 3 campaign, with Bellingham's performance at the centre of the post-match discussion. Croatia, meanwhile, must respond after a defeat their captain described in stark terms.
What to watch next: whether Bellingham carries this form into England's remaining Nations League fixtures, and how Croatia regroup following their record loss.
