Jude Bellingham explains how Carlo Ancelotti has got the best out of him at Real Madrid as England star prepares for huge Champions League clash with Man City

Bellingham has been sensational since joining Madrid from Borussia Dortmund last summer. He has scored a whopping 20 goals in just 34 appearances this season, making him the team's top scorer in all competitions.

The 20-year-old believes Italian coach Ancelotti has been a big factor in his immediate rise to stardom in the Spanish capital. Bellingham explained that the legendary tactician has given him a different role to that which he played at Dortmund, allowing him to thrive at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"The sign of a good manager is when he makes you believe you are a bit better, gives me the freedom to roam," the England international said. "He’s a top person, makes me feel comfortable. He’s been amazing in helping me adapt, understand my potential. I’ve played more of a 10. Dortmund I was deeper and Birmingham all over the place, it’s definitely down to him."

Bellingham, who is without a goal in his last five matches for Madrid, will hope to get back on the scoresheet on Wednesday when his team take on Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The two teams are tied at 3-3 on aggregate after the first match.