Real Madrid star equals assist record on international duty
Jude Bellingham registered his sixth assist for England in 2026 on Thursday, matching Raheem Sterling’s 2019 tally as the Three Lions beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley.
England returned to Nations League action with a hard-fought victory under Thomas Tuchel, with Morgan Rogers and Harry Kane scoring the goals.
Bellingham started in London and provided the assist for Rogers’ opener. That contribution brought the Real Madrid midfielder level with a notable recent benchmark for the national team.
“Jude Bellingham’s six assists for England in 2026 are the most by a player for the national team in a calendar year since Raheem Sterling in 2019 (also 6).”
