‘Let him cook’ - Real Madrid sensation Jude Bellingham talks up brother Jobe after another goal and stellar display for Sunderland against Leeds

The teenage midfielder emerged as the hero once again as they halted Leeds United's seven-game unbeaten run in the Championship by beating them 1-0, thanks to a fine strike from Jobe. The decisive moment came with just 12 minutes remaining when Jobe put his head in the mix as Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier tried to parry the ball away.

Jude, who was himself in action with Los Blancos against Union Berlin in the Champions League, was quick to celebrate the achievement, sending a supportive message on social media, saying, "Let him cook."

Speaking to Sky Sports, Jobe said: "To be honest, I couldn't tell you much about it. I just ran in and headed it and hoped for the best, I got clattered. I'm always trying to find space. I had a goal disallowed the other day, so that was motivation for me to score. Today, the game required me to play deeper. If the game requires it then I'll do it. I can use my skill set to play up front, in the middle and out wide too. I'll just play anywhere the manager and coaches want me to play and I'll try my hardest."

Eighteen-year-old Jobe, who joined Sunderland from Birmingham in the summer, has been in impressive form with four goals and one assist. Due to his sensational form, his elder brother has backed him to win the 2024 Golden Boy awardalong with team-mate Arda Gulerand former Dortmund colleague Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.

Real Madrid scouts were reportedly monitoring him during England's under-19s 0-0 draw against Montenegro earlier in October.

After two wins and a draw in their last three matches, Sunderland find themselves in the sixth spot in the Championship but are well within the play-off places as they are just two points behind West Brom. They will return to action on Saturday against Bristol City away from home.

Meanwhile, Jude will take to the Santiago Bernabeu pitch on Sunday against Villarreal in a La Liga fixture, where he will look to add to his tally of 21 goal contributions in 19 matches.