Jude Bellingham sends heartwarming message to former Borussia Dortmund team-mate Gio Reyna after USMNT star scores in Nations League win over Mexico

The England international was full of love for his former Borussia Dortmund team-mate after his starring role in the United States' Nations League triumph on Sunday night. Reyna scored the second goal of the game after some delightful work from Christian Pulisic, crashing home a flying volley to make it 2-0 on the night. Reflecting on a memorable victory, Reyna posted a celebratory message on Instagram, with Bellingham one of many stars responding in support.

Reyna uploaded an Instagram with the words "About last night", and Bellingham commented "Cream always rises to the top". The pair spent three years together at Dortmund after the Englishman joined from Birmingham City in 2020.

Reyna's effort in the final versus Mexico added to his two assists in the semi against Jamaica, which helped save the USMNT from an embarassing elimination. As a result of two incredible performances the 21-year-old picked up the Nations League Golden Ball award as player of the tournament. He will now be hoping such displays on the international stage will earn him some game time at Nottingham Forest. Thus far it has been a loan to forget, with Reyna accumulating just 38 minutes of football since signing in January.

During their time at Dortmund, Bellingham and Reyna celebrated a DFB-Pokal win in 2020-21. As for the international stage, Sunday's triumph marks the second successive Nations League win for the USMNT, and the third since its inauguration six years ago.

A brief period of rest awaits Reyna as Forest prepare to take on Crystal Palace on Saturday. Bellingham, meanwhile, will be hoping his England side can bounce back from defeat to Brazil against Belgium on Tuesday. Significant absentees mean his midfield partner Declan Rice will be the captain for that clash.