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Stourbridge's Jude Bellingham named best young player in world football

Jude Bellingham's meteoric rise continued as he was awarded the Kopa Trophy for the best player under the age of 21 in world football.

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The Real Madrid and England midfielder picked up the trophy at the Ballon d'Or event in France, where the 20-year-old finished 18th for the main award.

He beat Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala into second place, with former winners - Barcelona pair Gavi and Pedri - as well as Real team-mate Eduardo Camavinga also up for the Kopa Trophy.