Bellingham starts as England beat Costa Rica 3-0 in friendly
Quick summary
Jude Bellingham started for England in their 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in an international friendly.
What happened
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham featured as a starter in England's comfortable 3-0 win against Costa Rica. The match was a pre-tournament friendly, likely part of England's preparation schedule. Bellingham's participation provides a fitness update ahead of his return to club duty with Real Madrid.
Chance analysis
Friendly international results carry limited predictive value, but Bellingham getting a full start confirms his fitness and importance within the England setup. For Real Madrid, the key takeaway is that Bellingham returned without apparent injury from international duty, keeping him available for upcoming La Liga fixtures.
Minimal impact on Real Madrid; confirms Bellingham is fit and in good form ahead of club return.