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Jude Bellingham reveals he's still in contact with ex-Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland and claims Man City striker has been texting the England international 'good luck' messages during the World Cup

England star Jude Bellingham has revealed he has received 'good luck messages' throughout the World Cup from his former club team-mate Erling Haaland.

The duo spent two seasons together at the Bundesliga club before Haaland parted ways and signed for Premier League champions Manchester City this summer.

Despite plying their trade's in separate countries, Bellingham admits the duo are still close and text each other regularly in the season.

Jude Bellingham spoke with media ahead of England's quarter-final clash against France
Jude Bellingham (R) revealed Erling Haaland has been sending him messages in recent weeks

Speaking to BBC Sport, the England midfielder said: 'Yeah we speak every now and then to be fair.