Jude Bellingham has been compared to Bryan Robson by England great Gary Lineker after the Borussia Dortmund sensation broke the deadlock against Manchester City to become England\u2019s most prolific teenager in Champions League history.<\/b><\/p>\n
In a game that needed a moment of inspiration to rouse a catatonic crowd following an uneventful and sleep-inducing first half, Bellingham duly stepped up to the plate 10 minutes after the restart to nod home and hand the visitors an unlikely lead.<\/p>\n
After a whipped in corner was dealt with by City, Marco Reus curled a shot-cum-cross from just inside the box, and Bellingham appeared from nowhere to direct his delivery past a wrong-footed Ederson, who edged forward in anticipation of collecting the loose ball.<\/p>\n\n
By firing BVB in front, Bellingham bagged his fourth Champions League goal, and by doing so, the 19-year-old became the most prolific English teenager in the competition’s history as a result. He managed to surpass Wayne Rooney, Phil Foden, Theo Walcott and Jadon Sancho, all of whom managed three goals during their teenage years.<\/p>\n
Following the finish, and in conjunction with an already masterful display, in which the young midfield maestro was oozing class across the pitch with his uncanny close control and laser-guided distribution, the eulogies were in abundance on social media.<\/p>\n
\nMost goals scored by English teenagers in #UCL<\/a> history:<\/p>\n
\u25c9 4 – Jude Bellingham
\u25ce 3 – Wayne Rooney
\u25ce 3 – Phil Foden
\u25ce 3 – Theo Walcott
\u25ce 3 – Jadon Sancho <\/p>\nJude sets the record against an English side. ??????? pic.twitter.com\/Rbzxs3asag<\/a><\/p>\n
— Squawka (@Squawka) September 14, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n