Jude Bellingham admits he 'didn't deserve' Player of the Match after Ghana draw as England suffer 'second game fever' again on World Cup stage

Honesty from the Three Lions talisman

In a match where Thomas Tuchel's side struggled to break down a stubborn low block orchestrated by former Real Madrid boss Carlos Queiroz, Bellingham found himself at the centre of the post-match discussion. Despite officially being recognised as the standout performer, the midfielder was quick to shut down the praise, admitting he felt he hadn't done enough to earn the individual accolade after a night of frustration.

Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, Bellingham was surprisingly candid about the decision. "I didn't deserve it, to be honest," he said. "It probably should have gone to one of their lads who defended so well. Had a couple of moments, it was hard to get into the game and I'm grateful for whoever voted, but it probably should have gone to one of their lads who defended so well. So fair play to them."

History made despite the stalemate

While the performance may have left a bitter taste, it was still a landmark evening for the former Birmingham City wonderkid. At just 22 years and 359 days old, the Real Madrid star achieved the remarkable feat of becoming

However, individual records mattered little to Bellingham compared to the final score. "Like always it is second game fever isn't it with England," he noted. This was

Tensions flare on the touchline

The match wasn't without its fireworks, as

Struggles for the front line

While Bellingham was self-critical, he wasn't the only one who found life difficult in front of goal. The strike force struggled to test Benjamin Asare for much of the evening, with

The result means England sit top of Group L with four points, but they have missed the chance to secure early qualification for the knockout rounds. Tuchel's men must now avoid defeat against Panama in their final group match to guarantee their spot in the Round of 32. The pressure remains on the Three Lions to rediscover the scoring touch that saw them sweep aside Croatia in their opening fixture.