Sky: Bellingham s resemblance to David Beckham is shocking, he s both hero and villain

Sky Sports reported that when Bellingham waved his arms to express his dissatisfaction after being substituted, two England players came to comfort him, Phil Foden and Harry Kane. A few days ago, Tuchel said that the two players cannot play at the same time as the Real Madrid star because they do not complement each other.

Bellingham has been portrayed by some as a withdrawn, self-centered and uncooperative player, but in front of millions of spectators, he received public support from the England captain and Manchester City striker. Bellingham is a world-renowned superstar and the face of the national team. Last night, as the England squad boarded the bus to Tirana International Airport, Bellingham was mobbed by Albanian fans, security staff and journalists who all wanted to take photos with him. He accommodated each of these requests with the utmost courtesy and cooperation, as this attention became part of his daily routine.

Kane is one of the greatest shooters in England's history. He has scored an astonishing 28 goals in 23 games this season, but he has received less than half the attention as Bellingham. Against this background, we must objectively evaluate this 22-year-old young man and his behavior. He is the Beckham, Rooney, Gascoigne of England's bygone era - both icon and tormentor, hero and villain, belittled or exalted depending on the mood of the country and the media.

The TV footage last night did not capture the real scene when Bellingham was substituted in the 84th minute. Let me paint it for you from the perspective of the media stands. Bellingham had just sent a wonderful 40-yard long pass to Rashford on the left wing, who then sent an equally wonderful cross. Kane scored his and England's second goal with a header, almost sealing the victory and ensuring England's record of winning eight games in the qualifying rounds. Bellingham immediately ran over to high-five Rashford and then celebrated with Kane and other teammates. Then, he saw his friend Rogers ready on the sidelines and realized that his time was up. At that moment, he waved his arms. It was a sign of clear frustration rather than protest. After receiving recognition from some teammates, he jogged off the pitch and shook hands with Tuchel, who gave him a friendly pat in appreciation.

At the post-match press conference, Tuchel learned of the incident of players waving their arms for the first time and said he would review it: "Behavior is crucial, especially showing respect for teammates who come on the bench. As a player, you must accept these decisions." This is undoubtedly right and is the most basic requirement of the head coach.

This week, Tuchel has emphasized the importance of substitute players and team spirit more than any previous England coach. However, the last thing he needs is England's most high-profile player displaying disgruntled and selfish behavior in public.

If Bellingham had not been substituted immediately after celebrating the crucial goal in which he was involved, but had been substituted a few minutes later, perhaps he would not have waved his arms. Many will say that Bellingham once again proved that he is not a team player, that everything is only about himself, that he has insufficient respect for Tuchel and other teammates, and that the "Bellingham brand" is more important than the England team.

But many people also believe that if Bellingham is willing to be replaced, they will be more worried. His determination, drive and high standards are key factors in England winning next year's World Cup.

The similarities between Bellingham and Beckham are striking. Beckham became a public enemy across the country and even received death threats after he was sent off for kicking Argentina's Diego Simeone in the round of 16 of the 1998 World Cup. But a few years later, he single-handedly led England to the final in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers, especially that free kick against Greece, which made him an undisputed hero.

In the European Championship against Slovakia, Bellingham used a wonderful overhead kick to equalize the score in stoppage time and save the England team. Yet five months ago, his national team coach said his mother sometimes found him "disgusting". He is both a hero and a villain. The Madrid maestro will undoubtedly continue to stir up controversy and will continue to dominate headlines and social media in the coming months leading up to next summer's biggest football event.

In fact, it is very unreasonable that people pay more attention to Bellingham's behavior rather than England's amazing achievement of winning eight games in the qualifiers without conceding a goal. Such is the life of a football icon.