Jude Bellingham grateful for support from Beckham and Wright

England star Jude Bellingham has spoken about the continued support he has received from England greats David Beckham and Ian Wright.

Bellingham, who has become one of the side's key players since breaking into the England squad, scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup, where England finished third under head coach Thomas Tuchel, breaking the record for the most goals by an England player at a single tournament.

The 23-year-old, who has 14 goals in 60 appearances for England, has at times been the target of criticism in the press and also had tensions with Tuchel last season. Although it was suggested before the World Cup that his place in the starting line-up was under threat, he silenced his doubters with the leadership he showed in scoring twice in the memorable win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.

Touching on the support of Beckham and Wright, Bellingham said in an interview: "I feel mature in a football sense because I've played around 400 games, but to be honest I don't feel that mature yet when it comes to life. Sometimes what really matters is not the message but the person delivering it; that makes this support much more valuable. It's a great feeling to have people by your side who really know what's what."

The Real Madrid star, who also spoke about Wright defending him in public, said: "I always get very excited when he messages me. I think to myself, 'I wonder what they've said about me this time?' Whenever I see him at England games, I always give him a hug or say hello."

Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham's brother Jobe Bellingham has also been called up to the England squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. If the two brothers are on the pitch at the same time, they will become the first brothers to play together for England since Gary and Phil Neville in 2007, and the 22nd pair of brothers in England's history.

England will face Croatia at Wembley on Thursday. Harry Kane is set to break the England record by winning his 126th cap in that match, while England travel to Spain on Sunday.