REVEALED: Jude Bellingham was tipped for the path to greatness in a dossier at the age of just 16 at Birmingham... while Gareth Southgate knew it was inevitable he would be called up just a year later

‘Only 16 - but awe inspiring. He is around 6ft 1in, very athletic, long legs and huge feet,’ read a Premier League scouting report of Portsmouth’s 3-0 EFL Cup victory over Birmingham City on August 6, 2019. Sound familiar?

The dossier continues: ‘He is still developing physically but has the frame to be a huge presence and graceful runner. Moves naturally.

‘Long strides. Has a fantastic mentality, is intelligent in finding space to receive possession. Gets between the lines and pulls wide.

'Made plenty of runs, rarely gave the ball away.