Following their late equalizer against Belgium, Jude Bellingham and James Maddison showcased their undeniable chemistry on the field, leaving fans and teammates alike in awe. Maddison had been sparingly used by England manager Gareth Southgate during the international break, but his impact during the match against Belgium was undeniable. Despite not featuring against Brazil and only getting 15 minutes of play against Belgium, Maddison’s assist to Bellingham in the 95th minute at Wembley Stadium proved to be a game-changing moment.
In a show of appreciation for their stellar teamwork, Maddison took to Instagram to post a picture of the two celebrating the equalizer, praising Bellingham’s resilient character and vital contribution to salvage a point at Wembley. He captioned the post with a nod to Bellingham as “Sheriff,” setting the tone for their future collaborations on the pitch. Bellingham, quick to reciprocate the praise, responded with a message hailing Maddison as a “f***ing player,” acknowledging his teammate’s talent and impact on the game.
Looking ahead to Euro 2024, Maddison aims to solidify his place in Southgate’s starting XI, facing stiff competition from Bellingham and Rice in the midfield. With friendlies against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland on the horizon, England is gearing up for a promising start to their European campaign, with Serbia as their first opponents. The dynamic partnership between Bellingham and Maddison is sure to be a key factor in England’s success as they strive to make waves in the upcoming tournament.
