Borussia Dortmund starlet Jude Bellingham has been called up to England's senior squad.The 17-year-old has been brought in as a replacement after James Ward-Prowse and Trent Alexander-Arnold withdrew from the Three Lions setup through injury.It's a huge honour for Bellingham, especially given he was playing Championship football last season with Birmingham City.But he has already made an impact in the German top-flight after signing for Dortmund in the summer, contributing with one assist in his six Bundesliga games so far this season.The teenage sensation has made three appearances in the Champions League and also scored for Dortmund on his DFB-Pokal debut.
It's been an eventful few months for the 2019/20 EFL Young Player of the Year and this is only the beginning.Given England have three fixtures to play across this international break, we will likely get a good look at Bellingham in an England shirt.So just how good is he? Well, he has the potential to be a mainstay in the Three Lions' midfield for the next decade.If you don't believe us, check out the Dortmund man's highlights from the German club's 2-0 win away at Arminia Bielefeld on October 31.
Bellingham vs Arminia Bielefeld
A central midfielder that always looks to pass the ball forward, wants to be in possession and can contribute defensively? He's the player Southgate's England team has been crying out for.
Former Chelsea and Three Lions player Karen Carney likened Bellingham to Patrick Vieira in her BBC Sport column back in September.
"He reminds me of a young Patrick Vieira, the former Arsenal and France midfielder, with how he tackles and plays from box to box," she wrote.
"He's fit, quick, powerful and he's shown he can score goals. I like him more when he is running from deep and getting into the box - like Frank Lampard used to do for England."
High praise indeed and if Bellingham can impress when handed his opportunity by Southgate, he may stand a chance of making England's Euro 2020 squad.