Former England captain John Terry has compared Jude Bellingham to Zinedine Zidane and says he is not worried by the Three Lions World Cup semi-final opponents Argentina. Terry, who was twice named England skipper and twice stripped of the armband, has been impressed by the way Bellingham has carried his country to the last four, where they will play the defending champions in Atlanta on Wednesday.Bellingham has scored six goals in the tournament so far, including two in each of Englands last two games, against Mexico and Norway.And Terry believes he is making a similar impact to former France midfielder Zidane, who was instrumental in Les Bleus success in 1998.Terry told a FIFA podcast: I said at the start of this World Cup, he reminds me of Zidane. Hes dragging this team through at the moment. I think hes world class. Also, you listen to him off the pitch, hes got a real calmness about him as well.England are better than Argentina, claims confident TerryEngland have progressed to the semi-finals without playing particularly well, as demonstrated once again against Norway when Thomas Tuchels side rode their luck before winning 2-1 in extra-time.Argentina have also struggled to find top gear, and the victories over Cape Verde, Egypt and Switzerland have not been straightforward.And, for that reason, Terry is confident England can advance to just their second World Cup final against either Spain or France.Im not worried about Argentina, if Im honest, Terry added. I dont look at Argentina and sit here being worried about them being better than us. I think, man-for-man, were better than Argentina.You know what I like about this England side at the minute? Weve had big moments. Weve got a good side but it feels like everythings going for us. It feels like its Englands time.Terrys confidence was echoed by his former Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole, who said: I am saying it right now, England will reach the World Cup final. We have too much pace for Argentina, we are going to beat them, I can feel it in my bones. Topics Argentina National Football Team England National Football Team Jude Bellingham Zinedine Zidane Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Atlanta police on high alert as England and Argentina fans converge for highly charged World Cup semi-final Jon Fisher 13th July, 2026 Kane backs Tuchels frustrations after Englands sloppy win over Norway Mitch Fretton 12th July, 2026 Messi ready to face powerhouse England in World Cup semi-final Mitch Fretton 12th July, 2026 Tuchel reveals Rice bedbound for three days before World Cup win over Norway Mitch Fretton 12th July, 2026 This has changed me Haaland proud of shining on World Cup stage Tom Rostance 12th July, 2026 World Cup 2026 Tournament Challenge: Semi-final forecasts to help you win �250K 101 GreatGoals 12th July, 2026
