{
  "id": 9762045,
  "title": "Record-breaking Bellingham voted England men's player of the year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/record-breaking-bellingham-voted-england-mens-player-of-the-year-9762045",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T12:09:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441232/record-breaking-bellingham-voted-england-mens-player-of-the-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jude Bellingham has been voted England men's player of the year for the second consecutive season by supporters voting on the official England app. The 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder's performance at the 2026 World Cup was exceptional, as he scored a record seven goals. This tally set a new record for an England men's player at a major tournament. England finished third in the competition, their best finish since 1966. Bellingham's goals included doubles in the round-of-16 victory against Mexico and the quarter-final win against Norway. He also became the youngest European player to feature at four major tournaments. England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Bellingham, describing him as \"one of the players of the tournament, not only for us but of the whole tournament.\" Bellingham's World Cup performance was a testament to his ability to thrive under pressure and his love for major stages, according to Tuchel. Captain Harry Kane, England's top scorer for the seventh consecutive season, called the achievement a \"showcase of consistency\" and thanked his teammates and coaches for their support.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Jude Bellingham has been named England men’s player of the year for a second successive season after a standout campaign in which he scored a record seven goals at the 2026 World Cup, the Football Association said on Friday. The 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder’s World Cup tally set a record for an England men’s player at a major tournament as the Three Lions secured their best finish…",
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    "Jude Bellingham voted England men's player of the year for second consecutive season",
    "23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder scored record seven goals in 2026 World Cup",
    "England finished third, best finish since 1966"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Record-breaking Bellingham voted England men's player of the year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/record-breaking-bellingham-voted-england-mens-player-of-the-year",
        "published": "2026-09-25T11:41:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}