"They cannot get to this guy. He is an achiever, he's a winner, he goes out and does it, Wright said on the Stick to Football podcast. They are trying to build something because England have qualified so easily. They need to have something else to pile on on top of the narrative. I don't think they're ready for a black superstar who can move like Jude [Bellingham] is moving. They can't touch him. He goes out there, he performs, he does what he does."
"They all love N'Golo Kante. He's a humble black man, gets on with what he's doing. But if you get a [Paul] Pogba or a Bellingham, and you get that kind of energy, that does not sit well with people. Someone like Jude frightens these people because of his capability and the inspiration he can give. Because if you are outspoken, black and playing to that level and not caring, that frightens certain people. It's a tiring exercise to speak about."
Ian Wright defended Jude Bellingham, saying some people are not ready for a Black superstar. Bellingham faced criticism for his reaction to being substituted during England's World Cup qualifying win in Albania and faced suggestions of being a disruptive influence. Wright said people are frightened by Bellingham's success and energy, contrasting responses to humble Black players versus outspoken, high-performing ones. Wright revealed he messaged Bellingham before his England recall to warn him to 'Be ready.' Bellingham was recalled to Thomas Tuchel's squad for Serbia and Albania after being left out of October's squad. Wright described Bellingham as an achiever and winner who performs on the pitch.
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