Agbonlahor said Jud Bellingham is the future leader of the England national team.
Former England national team striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has expressed his opinion on who should be the future captain of the national team. This is reported by Zamin.uz.
In his view, after current captain Harry Kane retires, the captaincy should be taken up not by Declan Rice, but by Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham. This is reported by Goal publication.
In an interview with one of the reputable publications, Agbonlahor highly praised Bellingham's leadership abilities on the field. Although the team's new head coach Thomas Tuchel recently announced Declan Rice as the team's vice-captain, the former footballer has his own firm stance on this matter.
According to him, despite his young age, Bellingham is unmatched in inspiring the team and taking responsibility in difficult situations. These qualities make him the main candidate.
Furthermore, Agbonlahor compared Jude Bellingham to legendary French footballer Zinedine Zidane. According to his words, the young defender's playing style, subtle movements on the field, and ability to see the long pass remind of Zidane, who led France to the World Cup championship in 1998.
Bellingham's not only technical skill but also mental stability has been recognized by many specialists. His effective performance in recent major tournaments once again proves this.
Bellingham's former teammate at Manchester City, Harley Dean, also confirmed these views. He said that he noticed the natural leadership ability in him from his first steps at the club.
According to Dean, although Jude may not have special ambitions for the captaincy, his movements on the field and attitude toward the game make him the team's informal leader anyway. This helps create a healthy atmosphere within the team.
Currently, Harry Kane is successfully performing his duties as the captain of the England national team. However, analysts predict that significant changes will occur in the team within the next two or three years, and the Real Madrid midfielder will become the new era's symbol.
Such a situation is expected to create healthy competition among experienced players like Declan Rice and help improve the overall strength of the national team.
