"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. It's too uppity for these people."
"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."
Jude Bellingham drew criticism for his reaction to being substituted during England's World Cup qualifying win at Albania, with suggestions he is a disruptive influence. A defence argued that some people are frightened by his success and are unready for a Black superstar who moves and performs at an exceptional level. The defence contrasted admiration for N'Golo Kante's humility with discomfort around outspoken figures like Paul Pogba or Bellingham. Thomas Tuchel recalled Bellingham after an earlier omission that followed a remark about the player's on-field actions, and a pre-camp warning message was sent to Bellingham.
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