Youngster Bellingham spoke to the media after England's successful run to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League by defeating Switzerland on penalties, specifically mentioning the teamwork in the penalty shootout and the important contribution of assistant coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and the goalkeepers to the team.
Bellingham said he was very confident in his preparation for the penalty shootout, thanks to his in-depth discussions and preparation with assistant coach Hasselbaink. "He made a huge contribution to us," said Bellingham, "It was his efforts behind the scenes, together with the players' willingness to take on board information about it, that enabled us to win in that situation." Bellingham's comments are a great demonstration of the unity and trust within the team, and highlight Hasselbaink's important role in building the team tactically and psychologically.
In addition, Bellingham singled out goalkeepers Dean Henderson, Ramsdale and Heaton for their contributions to the team's penalty kick practice. He said, "They've been with us the whole time and have been a big help in practicing our penalty kicks. While they won't get all the credit they deserve, we honestly wouldn't be able to practice punting properly without their efforts." Bellingham's comments not only expressed his appreciation for the goalkeepers, but also emphasized how closely the team has worked together and supported each other in every aspect of the preparation process.
In the end, Bellingham summarized, "There were a lot of people behind this victory, and it was a huge team win." His words were full of pride and appreciation for the team, and also showed his maturity and commitment as a young player. In this fierce game, England team showed a strong team spirit and collaboration ability, I believe they will continue to carry forward this spirit in the future games, to bring more exciting games for the fans.
