After England was eliminated by France, the 19-year-old midfielder signed shirts and footballs for fans as he prepared to depart Qatar.
On a dejected morning for England players, Jude Bellingham had one more message for fans before departing Qatar.
There was no group photo taken outside, as players departed separately, some in tiny taxi groups and some on the team bus.
Checking out of tournaments a week before the conclusion is now uncommon in England.
Their quarterfinal departure at the hands of France was agonizing, as Harry Kane missed a penalty after scoring a goal in England’s 2-1 loss to the World Cup champions.
A trip to the semifinals of a third consecutive tournament under Gareth Southgate was denied.
After six years in charge, the manager is debating whether to remain to try to qualify for Euro 2024.
Southgate stated after the game, “I want to make the correct decision,” but remained mute when he boarded the coach at the hotel.
The FA’s top executive, Mark Bullingham, did not comment before boarding a coach, and a written statement did not address Southgate’s future.
“Despite the intense disappointment of last night, this is a very dynamic young English side, and they should be very pleased with their performances in Qatar,” he said.
We are proud of Gareth, the players, the coaches, and the support staff for all of their hard work.
Kane is “completely crushed”
However, it was Kane who claimed responsibility for the team’s elimination from the 2022 World Cup.
This morning, the England captain tweeted that he was “very devastated.”
“We’ve given it our all, and it’s come down to a minor detail for which I am responsible.
“There is no escaping it, it hurts and it will take time to recover, but such is the nature of athletics.
Now, the objective is to use this experience to become mentally and physically stronger for the next obstacle.
He expresses gratitude for the supporters’ support throughout the competition, stating “it means a lot.”
