Jude Bellingham’s dad scores SEVEN goals on incredible England debut
Mark Bellingham stole the show with incredible display.
Jude Bellingham’s dad marked his debut for England’s veterans’ side with a remarkable seven-goal haul.
Mark, a former non-league footballer, started up front for England Veterans’ over-50s in a thumping 13-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
The 50-year-old scored six times before half-time and also provided an assist as England stormed into a 7-0 lead.
Bellingham Sr added his seventh after the break, with Alex Sykes, Kevin Marsden, Richard Vercesi and Paul Betson also getting on the scoresheet to complete the rout.
Mark enjoyed a 17-year non-league career, representing more than 20 clubs, including Stourbridge, Hednesford Town and Halesowen Town.
He was a prolific goalscorer throughout, netting more than 700 times, and has continued that form into veterans football.
His sons, Jude and Jobe, have gone on to enjoy successful careers at the highest level, with the former at Real Madrid and the latter at Borussia Dortmund.
Mark also helped establish Stourbridge Juniors, where Jude began his footballing journey.
The Bellingham family were denied a hat-trick of weekend victories, however, as Jobe saw a goal ruled out in Borussia Dortmund’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich.
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