Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham was ‘gutted’ after England’s last-minute loss to Argentina in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday night.
England were winning until the 85th minute, after which they conceded two late goals and lost the game.
Bellingham, in the mixed zone after the match, was asked about how he felt, to which he said: “It’s a very sad day for us. We played well, we fought a lot, but it couldn’t be.
“It’s so gutting. I wanted to be a part of the England squad that finally done
it, finally got it over the line. To be here telling the fans the same things they’ve probably heard for years and years, it’s really gutting.
“I wish I could say more, give 1 or 2 more wins, but yeah, at the moment my head’s a bit fuzzy with disappointment. I’m sorry.”
He was asked about the argument that he had with Lionel Messi, and he was quick to rebuff any potential rumor about a fight with the Argentine.
He said: “Playing against Messi is incredible. I wish him good luck. We were discussing a foul, actually. It was nothing bad. I’m sure everyone will do their thing and make it a big deal but it was nothing.
“I thought there was a foul earlier and he said: ‘What about the one on me?’ And I said: ‘You’re strong enough to take it’, you know what I mean.
“I’m obviously on the losing side which hurts a lot but it’s a privilege to line up against one of the best.”
He did end on a positive note by saying they will try their best next time around, saying: “I will be back, we will be back, and we will give everything we’ve got to try and bring it home for us.”
