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Jude Bellingham talks up England midfield partnership with Declan Rice at the World Cup

Teenage sensation Jude Bellingham has insisted that he can strike up a perfect partnership with Declan Rice at the World Cup.

The 19-year-old continues to impress at Borussia Dortmund and looks primed to be given the nod by Gareth Southgate in England’s preferred starting XI.

Dortmund boss Edin Terzic claimed earlier this week that Bellingham and Rice are the obvious future of English football, having coached Rice while assistant at West Ham.

Jude Bellingham (R) has talked up a England midfield partnership with Declan Rice (L)

‘Declan is someone I admire a lot,’ said Bellingham. ‘He’s a top, top player.