Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham admits there's one ex-Barcelona player he's jealous of & reveals which actor he'd want to portray him in film about his life

The England international has made a stunning impact in Spain since completing a €103 million (£89m/$109m) transfer from Borussia Dortmund during the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old prodigy is already a fan favourite at Santiago Bernabeu, with 10 goals recorded through as many appearances for the Blancos.

Bellingham appears to have every attribute required to be a global superstar, but he has told the FA’s ‘If I could…’ series on the England team’s official website of the quality that he would like to acquire from a fellow professional: “I would love to be naturally both-footed. I really like seeing players like Ousmane Dembele and other players who can take corners from both sides and things like that.”

Bellingham added on the one part of an international colleague’s game that he would like to add to his own game: “Kyle Walker’s speed. I think the game would be a lot easier and a lot more fun if you were that quick, being able to drive past people like that.”

Away from football, Bellingham has also discussed who he would like to play him in a film of his life. The Birmingham native said: “Denzel Washington, if he was a bit younger, 100 per cent.” He went on to say when asked which person he would like to spend a day in the life of: “Someone like LeBron James. Someone who is the absolute best at something.”

Bellingham is heading down that road himself, with the hottest of prospects – who still has further potential to be unlocked – currently leading the race to capture the prestigious Golden Boy award for 2023, which he will hope leads to Ballon d’Or recognition in the not too distant future.