'Exceptional talent' Bellingham as 'a family man', marvels his Dortmund team-mate Sule

Jude Bellingham is 'an exceptional talent,' says Borussia Dortmund team-mate Niklas Sule, who has suggested the midfielder projects a sense that he is wise beyond his years.

The England international has continued to thrive in the Bundesliga this season, with an increased leadership role under Edin Terzic.

Bellingham first received the captain's armband earlier this month for their top-flight clash with Cologne, and kept it for last week's Champions League rout against Sevilla.< /p>

The 19-year-old's maturity has not gone unnoticed by the rest of the Dortmund squad, and speaking ahead of Tuesday's second leg with the LaLiga side, Sule praised the playmaker.

“I think Jude is an exceptional talent,” he said. "Rarely have I seen a player at 19 who gives you the impression that he might as well already have three children at home and is a father.

"He has this implicit in his game where he knows, 'I'm going to lead the team and fight for the team'.

"It's very, very impressive to see. I have deep exchanges with him and I try to help him a little."

Bellingham's wealthy form for Dortmund looks all but certain to secure him a place on the plane to the Qatar 2022 World Cup with Gareth Southgate's Three Lions.

The teenager could even be a lock for England in their tournament opener against Iran on November 21, amid injuries to Kalvin Phillips, the former having been favored during the international break. September.