Overview

• Fans chose Bellingham in a public vote, with Declan Rice finishing second and Harry Kane third.
• Cited performances include a Nations League goal against Greece at Wembley and a man-of-the-match display in a 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.
• He provided assists against Ireland and Albania, with the latter coming in a March World Cup qualifier that was Thomas Tuchel’s first match in charge.
• The 22-year-old has not played for England this season after planned shoulder surgery but is under consideration for October matches against Wales and Latvia.
• It is his first time winning the award, which began in 2003, with Wayne Rooney the record holder on four and Cole Palmer the 2024 recipient.