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“absolutely mobbed”- Sunderland talent ‘absolutely mobbed’ by fans after international display, labelled ‘big draw’
Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham was reportedly “mobbed” by fans following his England U21 debut on Friday evening. The 19-year-old played 68 minutes in a goalless draw against the Young Lions, showcasing his typical creativity before being substituted for Newcastle United’s Lewis Miley. His debut came amid growing transfer speculation, with Borussia Dortmund said to be interested in the emerging talent.
The increasing attention surrounding Bellingham was evident when he was greeted by a large crowd of supporters after the match. Daily Mail journalist Nathan Salt shared a video on social media showing the Sunderland player surrounded by fans outside the England team bus, all asking for autographs and selfies. Salt captioned the video: “Jobe Bellingham absolutely mobbed outside the team bus. Had more requests for selfies and autographs than any player who played tonight. The big draw.”
The heightened interest was also noted in a match report by The Guardian, which described how several Spanish ball boys sought out Bellingham after the match. The report mentioned: “At the end, ball boys holding camera phones ran on seeking out Jobe Bellingham, who had played over an hour on his U21 debut, while players from both sides made their way towards familiar faces. This was a friendly that was, well, friendly.”
Jobe’s older brother, Jude, has become a key figure at Real Madrid since his high-profile move last year, and he has spoken in the past about his dream of one day playing alongside Jobe for the senior England team. In a YouTube documentary, Jude shared: “Because we’re of a similar age and have played together for so long – in the street and on patches of grass – to play with my brother for England would be the biggest dream of my life. That would mean more than any trophy, especially if we could do it consistently and win things together at major tournaments. Honestly, nothing would come close to that.”
