Trippier: 'Frightening' Bellingham can end England trophy drought

Kieran Trippier believes Jude Bellingham can prove the difference as England aim to end their 58-year trophy drought at Euro 2024.

The Three Lions are aiming to confirm their place at the tournament with victory over Italy at Wembley on Tuesday.

And after making a superb start to his Real Madrid career — racking up 10 goals in 10 games — Bellingham's international team-mate is excited about what is to come.

Trippier said: "At such a young age, with the maturity, the quality and the aggression he's got, he's frightening.

"If you play well there in Madrid, the fans will love you. It's no surprise to me how he's started there.

"Jude did unbelievable at Dortmund. He's taken that experience with him. You see he's playing with a freedom and the players around him are going to make his standards get even better.

"He can be the difference — but if you look throughout the whole team, from 2018 to now we've taken massive steps.

"Jude, Madders [James Maddison], obviously Bukayo [Saka], Phil [Foden], they can change games in certain moments. They're still young. Representing England is a big thing but these guys are playing at the top level."

Trippier also came out in defence of midfielder Jordan Henderson.

Henderson was booed off the field when he was substituted during Friday's friendly victory over Australia but the Newcastle full-back insists he is a valued member of the dressing room.

He said: "I see him on daily basis, he is an unbelievable character.

"All I can say on Hendo is he's a great leader, an unbelievable person to have in the dressing room.

"On and off the pitch he's a winner, the way he demands in training, the way he demands in games, in the dressing room before the games. 

"He makes sure everyone trains properly, he sets standards and even myself at 33, when I look at him I follow it."