Harry Kane stepped in as peacemaker after Jude Bellingham lost his temper during England’s 3-1 defeat to Senegal Tuesday night.
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It was Thomas Tuchel’s first game in charge, and although England started strong, they fell apart after Kane’s early opener.
Senegal turned things around with goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra, and Cheikh Sabaly, giving England a tough reality check.
Despite the game being a friendly, fans were unhappy, booing the team at full-time inside a tense City Ground atmosphere.
Bellingham, frustrated after a late disallowed goal, had to be restrained by Kane to avoid further confrontation with match officials.
The 20-year-old thought he’d equalised late, but VAR ruled it out due to a handball by Levi Colwill in the buildup.
After the whistle, Bellingham stormed toward the assistant referee and kicked a drinks cooler in anger, drawing criticism once again, reports Give Me Sports.
He’s faced similar backlash at Real Madrid this season for emotional outbursts, including a red card and arguments with referees.
Kane reportedly calmed Bellingham down before guiding him back to the pitch to applaud Senegal’s players for their well-earned victory.
While his passion is clear, Bellingham’s maturity under pressure will remain under the microscope as England prepare for upcoming fixtures.
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