England’s striker Jude Bellingham reckons chip on his shoulder can help Three Lions at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Bellingham, the Real Madrid star, scored right after the half-time against Croatia when the score was tied 2-2. 

England eventually went on to register a comprehensive 4-2 win to kick off their campaign on a high after Marcus Rashford scored in the 85th minute. England’s skipper Harry Kane also continued his rich form as he scored a brace in the first half.

Meanwhile, Bellingham’s inclusion in Tuchel’s squad was doubtful for the tournament in North America after he missed the September and October camps through injury. However, Bellingham was able to put everything to rest and proved his mettle at the top stage when it mattered the most.

“For me personally, it was nice to put some of the noise aside and just show my country and my team-mates how committed I am to help us try to win football matches,” he told BBC Sport.

“It was a great team performance. Second half, we got things right, first half we got the intensity right, but not quite with the ball and second half we put it all together nicely.

“To contribute, to help my team and help my country is one of the biggest honours and regardless of the noise outside, that honour doesn’t change for me at all.

“It has been a tough season for me but I am feeling fresh and sharp and stronger.

“I have got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder. That helps me a lot to find that focus early in the game and to find that intensity.

“I know that it’s part of being a footballer and I don’t hold a grudge against anyone who says bad things about me because sometimes I do deserve it.

“Today, it was nice to try to show people and remind people what I’m about.”

England will next take on Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in Group L on Tuesday.