Bellingham Crowned England's Best Again!

Jude Bellingham has once again been honored as England's Player of the Year for the 2025-2026 season, marking his second consecutive fan-voted award. The Real Madrid midfielder narrowly surpassed Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane in the official "Three Lions" app poll.

This back-to-back victory positions Bellingham as the second most decorated player in the award's history, trailing only Wayne Rooney. Bellingham expressed his gratitude, calling it an "incredible feeling" and a "great honour" to be recognized by fans again.

His stellar performance during the recent World Cup was pivotal. Bellingham was instrumental in guiding England to a third-place finish, netting 7 goals and providing one assist across 8 matches. This made him the highest-scoring English player in a single World Cup edition.

England's head coach, Thomas Tuchel, lauded Bellingham's tournament performance, describing him as one of the best players not just for England but in the entire World Cup, highlighting his competitive spirit and ability to thrive under pressure.

While Bellingham claimed the top player award, Harry Kane did not leave empty-handed. The Bayern Munich forward was crowned England's top scorer for the seventh consecutive season, matching his personal best tally of 12 goals for the national team in the season.

Kane shared his pride in the achievement, viewing it as a testament to his perseverance. He emphasized his continuous pursuit of future accomplishments rather than resting on past successes. Kane also acknowledged the support of his teammates and coaches for this continuous recognition.