# Is Jude Bellingham England’s Best Talent Since Paul Gascoigne?
On Monday night, 17-year-old Jude Bellingham became the youngest ever recipient of the Kopa Trophy for best young player at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. This achievement has sparked a debate among football pundits as to whether he is England’s best talent since Paul Gascoigne.
Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Izzy Christiansen and Adam Crafton discussed this topic on the Monday Night Club. They all agreed that Bellingham is an exceptional talent, but whether he is the best since Gascoigne is yet to be seen.
## Jude Bellingham: The Youngest Ever Kopa Trophy Winner
Jude Bellingham was born in 2003 and joined Birmingham City’s academy at the age of seven. He made his first team debut in August 2019 and went on to become the club’s youngest ever goalscorer in September of the same year.
In July 2020, Bellingham signed for Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of £25 million, making him the most expensive 17-year-old in football history. He has since gone on to make 25 appearances for the German side, scoring three goals and providing two assists.
At Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, Bellingham was awarded the Kopa Trophy for best young player. He is the youngest ever recipient of this award, beating out competition from Erling Haaland, Ansu Fati and Alphonso Davies.
## Is Jude Bellingham England’s Best Talent Since Paul Gascoigne?
Paul Gascoigne is widely regarded as one of the greatest English players of all time. He made his professional debut in 1985 and went on to play for Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio and Rangers. He was part of the England squad that reached the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup and was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1990.
Since Gascoigne’s retirement in 2004, there have been a number of talented English players who have emerged, including Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Harry Kane. However, none of them have been able to match Gascoigne’s achievements.
Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Izzy Christiansen and Adam Crafton discussed this topic on the Monday Night Club. They all agreed that Bellingham is an exceptional talent, but whether he is the best since Gascoigne is yet to be seen.
Chris Sutton believes that Bellingham has the potential to be one of England’s greatest ever players. He said: “He’s got a lot of potential and he’s already achieved a lot at such a young age. He could be one of England’s greatest ever players if he continues to develop.”
Izzy Christiansen also believes that Bellingham has what it takes to become one of England’s best players. She said: “He’s got a lot of potential and he’s already achieved a lot at such a young age. He could be one of England’s greatest ever players if he continues to develop.”
Adam Crafton believes that it is too early to tell if Bellingham will reach the heights of Gascoigne. He said: “It’s too early to say whether he will reach the heights of Gascoigne but he certainly has the potential to do so. He’s already achieved a lot at such a young age and he could be one of England’s greatest ever players if he continues to develop.”
## Conclusion
Jude Bellingham is an exceptional talent and has already achieved a lot at such a young age. Whether he will reach the heights of Paul Gascoigne remains to be seen, but he certainly has the potential to do so. Only time will tell if he will become one of England’s greatest ever players.