The future Euro 2024 hero’s head coach is keen for him to fully recover from the “best night” of his life.

Gareth Southgate has instructed Jude Bellingham to conserve his energy so that he can guide England to victory in Euro 2020 while still being “psychologically fresh.”

Gareth Southgate, the manager of the Three Lions, has given the Real Madrid star a six-day break before he returns to action on Saturday.

After winning the Champions League at Wembley, Jude Bellingham, who has been a revelation for Real Madrid this season, received the same treatment back in Spain.After winning the Champions League at Wembley, Jude Bellingham, who has been a revelation for Real Madrid this season, received the same treatment back in Spain. Source: ReutersReal won a record-tying 15 Champions League titles, earning them accolades.Real won a record-tying 15 Champions League titles, earning them accolades. Source: Splash NewsBellingham put the trophy on his head to complete his happiness.Bellingham put the trophy on his head to complete his happiness. Credit: Getty

As a result, he will miss Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Euro warm-up encounter in Newcastle on Monday and Iceland’s match at Wembley on Friday.

Bellingham, 20, helped Real Madrid defeat his former team, Borussia Dortmund, on Saturday at Wembley to win their 15th European Cup. 

This season, the midfield player participated in his 47th match for both club and country. On Sunday night, he returned to Madrid for the Champions League festivities.

When asked about Bellingham’s absence, Southgate said, “Recovery and rest are the most important things for us.”That’s the limitation of football on a global scale. 

You have to determine what matters most, and for Jude and the team, that means putting mental health first and recovering. It all boils down to juvenile psychology.He’s had a fantastic season. 

It has been amazing for him to play the way he has this season and join the biggest club in the world.

After setting up Vinicius Junior for Real’s second goal to secure by far the greatest accomplishment of his career to date, Bellingham himself proclaimed it to be the “best night” of his life.

After that, the 29-cap star was silent for a little while before breaking down in tears upon seeing his family in the crowd.When Bellingham saw his mother Denise after winning, he was overcome.When Bellingham saw his mother Denise after winning, he was overcome. Regards: GettyHe donned an outfit for Real Madrid’s Champions League victory festivities at the Plaza de Cibeles on Sunday.He donned an outfit for Real Madrid’s Champions League victory festivities at the Plaza de Cibeles on Sunday.Regards: SplashHe told TNT Sports, “I was okay until I was up in my mom and dad’s face… and my little brother who I’m trying to be a role model for.”

“There are a lot of evenings when they [his parents] could get home by seven, but they pick me up for football at eleven or twelve.After setting up Vinicius Junior for Real Madrid’s game-winning second goal against the England star’s former club, Dortmund, Bellingham, right, nearly celebrates early.After setting up Vinicius Junior for Real Madrid’s game-winning second goal against the England star’s former club, Dortmund, Bellingham, right, nearly celebrates early. Source: Reuters It’s superior to what I had anticipated. I find that simply unbelievable. 

Then, on Sunday, fans descended upon Madrid’s streets to pay tribute to their heroes—especially Bellingham, who had such a spectacular maiden season with the Spanish heavyweights. 

The former Birmingham player has scored 25 goals so far this season.

“I am overjoyed that he has won,” Southgate went on.

“His parents should get a lot of credit for it because the way he comes across in his interviews is the real him. He is real. 

That’s how he is every day.

Teammate Kieran Trippier, who will captain England on Monday, said of Harry Kane, “He doesn’t seem like a 20-year-old,” because he will not be playing for the country. At his age, he exudes great maturity. 

 Jude is a Real Madrid player, so the boys are all overjoyed for him. He has also managed the pressure well. We can’t wait to see him and hope he can bring that form back to England.

I hear from others that I ought to do more to represent my country. 

I have no fear of pressure. I believe I have a lot more to offer the national team.

Phil Foden

Phil Foden is aware that he will be in the spotlight at Euro 2024 after having a great club season at Manchester City.

And he’s eager to prove to England that he can replicate that performance.

The 24-year-old Foden won player of the season in the Premier League after he flourished in a more central role. 

“I feel a lot of pressure,” he said during his first McDonald’s Fun Football session.

I hear from a lot of folks that I ought to be doing more for my country.

“I don’t feel under any strain. I think I can contribute far more to the national team.

“I’m so determined now to try to continue my form, put on the shirt, and prove everyone wrong.”

Right-back Phil Foden feels he could play a bigger role for England, similar to what midfielders Declan Rice and Bellingham have done.Right-back Phil Foden feels he could play a bigger role for England, similar to what midfielders Declan Rice and Bellingham have done. Regards: AFP