Jude Bellingham has been 'too emotional' at Euro 2024 with the England star 'not handling the tournament well' ahead of Sunday night's showdown with Slovakia.
That's according to former Three Lions star Paul Parker, who believes the youngster is a shadow of his usual self out in Germany.
Bellingham impressed on matchday one, netting the only goal of the game as the Three Lions beat Serbia 1-0.
But he has struggled in the time since, with the Real Madrid star unable to make his mark in draws against Denmark and Slovenia.
Jude Bellingham has been 'too emotional' at Euro 2024 with the England star 'not handling the tournament well' ahead of Sunday night's showdown with Slovakia
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Wayne Rooney has been among those to voice concerns over Bellingham amid claims he wants to play in a new position.
And Parker, speaking to MyBettingSites, is also worried - with the Manchester United hero accusing Bellingham of getting 'too emotional' during matches.
“I have noticed that Jude Bellingham has seemed very, very frustrated," he said. "It’s the same in every game with him.
“He gets too emotional. Far too emotional.
"He has taken on what the press has been writing about him, but he should concentrate more about his performances. He has been disappearing in big parts of all games.
“It has been mentioned that he should be the one winning the trophy for England, but to be honest, the press should talk about the team and not just him.”
Parker also thinks Bellingham isn't handling the pressure well, while also saying he's become too much of a poster boy for the national team.
“Because of what Real Madrid and Bellingham have done, the expectations are so big for him, but this is not club football. This is national team football," he said.
“Expectations are pushed too much on him, and the press and the fans keeps mentioning he has an old head on his shoulder, but we have to remember he is still a very young lad.
“We should still treat him as a young lad, so we shouldn’t put this on him and believe he is so mature. It is ridiculous.”
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Parker continued: “Is he handling it very well? I don’t think so. Not at this moment in time.
"The England fans are singing his name all the time, which is too much.
"He is frustrated because he thinks he can win the games on his own, but he should rather focus on helping his teammates.
“Bellingham is England’s biggest concern right now.
"Bellingham has looked ill disciplined, throwing himself to the floor and constantly chasing the referee.
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Jude Bellingham has been criticised as England's Euro 2024 clash with Slovakia looms
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"He is playing football like he is playing in a school yard.
“He has been petulant. Too much importance has been given to him far too early.
"He can sound mature and conduct himself well in interviews, but this is about football.
"He wants to be a hero, which is a big, big problem.”
Despite Bellingham's patchy form, he's expected to start for England against Slovakia on Sunday night.
Jude Bellingham is still expected to start for England when they lock horns with Slovakia on Sunday despite his patchy form
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The Three Lions are the favourites to win the clash, which will take place at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen.
England last faced Slovakia back in 2017, with Eric Dier and Marcus Rashford on target in a 2-1 win.
