Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterJude Bellingham, one of the standouts in England's revenge match win vs Croatia, will look to replicate his performance vs Ghana tonight.The Real Madrid and England star will also experience a special event beyond the match itself, breaking a long-standing Wayne Rooney record.The Three Lions are facing off against Ghana, with both sides taking three points in their opening 2026 World Cup fixtures.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kJude Bellingham to break long-standing Wayne Rooney record vs Ghana - before he's even touched a ballBellingham delivered a top-class performance vs Croatia in last week's World Cup opener for the Three Lions, as his side entered the break in a 2-2 stalemate.The England star appeared in the second and scored almost instantly, sending the Three Lions up a goal and securing victory for his nation. You may like How to watch Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham at the 2026 FIFA World Cup England star nails World Cup colours to the mast in Thomas Tuchel's final dress rehearsal Jude Bellingham responds to 'noise' over his place in the England side Now, deserving for a player of Bellingham's quality, he has broken a long-standing Rooney record for his international side.According to Opta, the 22-year-old has became the youngest player in England history to reach 50 caps for his nation.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Previously, Rooney held the record with an age of 23 years and 159 days at the time of his 50th appearance.With a start this evening vs Ghana, Bellingham has claimed the record with an age of 22 years and 359 days on the evening of his 50th cap.In that time, the youngster, who has played enough to practically be labelled a veteran, has scored seven goals for the Three Lions.England fans will have fond memories of those strikes, perhaps none more special than his 2024 stoppage time bicycle kick.From keeping England in the 2024 UEFA European Championship when all hope appeared lost, to spearheading England's victory against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, the Real Madrid man is compiling an international highlight reel for the ages.On the night of his 50th appearance, can he deliver another special moment for the Three Lions, and secure knockout football for his nation?TOPICSEnglandWorld Cup 2026Kedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
