Things look exactly as promised, as the England vs Serbia encounter continues to produce sparks. With 60 minutes played into the game, both teams look evenly matched despite the scoreboard favoring England. Gareth Southgate‘s side are currently leading 1-0, thanks to a perfect header from Jude Bellingham in the 13th minute of the contest. However, while most fans are happy with his performance, there is a section that believes the player needs to tone down how he conducts himself on the field.

The first half of the contest saw Jude Bellingham locked in a duel with Serbian midfielder Filip Kostic. Things got somewhat ugly between the pair after Bellingham tackled Kostic from behind to win the ball. While the tackle was fine, what came next set fans off. Bellingham, in an attempt to rile Kostic, shoulder-checked the player as he stood up while asking fans to applaud in front of his opponent.

While Kostic seemed displeased at the event, he maintained his composure while letting Bellingham know that his act was not appreciated. The Serbian was then taken off in the 43rd minute of the contest as he dejectedly walked off the field due to a knock.

Fans fuming over Jude Bellingham’s shoulder check to Filip Kostic

A lot of fans were not happy with the English midfielder who claimed that Bellingham is too hyped as most of his rude actions are termed passionate by the media, while other players would be ruthlessly bashed for the same act.

Another fan claimed while the player is a key player for the Three Lions, he needs to maintain his composure. , “A bit too much from Jude Bellingham there. Incredible composure from Kostić to not escalate the situation. For the game that he’s having, this isn’t his finest moment.” 

Similarly, one fan added that while Jude Bellingham is the star player for England his ego is too big and he needs to get over himself. “The f**ks up with Jude Bellingham on Kostic there, he may be an England player and the new “star boy” of the media but he needs to get over himself.”

One fan pointed out how commentators favor the midfielder in one situation by narrating the words from the broadcasters after Jude Bellingham’s shoulder check on Kostic. The fan on X stated, “Superb as he is. Jude Bellingham cannot do a thing wrong in the eyes of most. Having simply got into a scuffle with Kostic, BBC commentators – that is BRILLIANT to see from the young man.”

Another fan tried to have a little fun with the situation adding Jude’s act is what he thought of fair play rules.

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