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Jude Bellingham, one of England’s standout performers in their revenge victory over Croatia, will look to reproduce that form when the Three Lions face Ghana tonight.

The Real Madrid and England midfielder is set to mark a special occasion beyond the match itself, as he surpasses a record long held by Wayne Rooney.

England and Ghana both enter this encounter with three points apiece following wins in their opening fixtures of the 2026 World Cup.

Bellingham was the star attraction in England’s thrilling World Cup opener against Croatia last week. The match was poised at 2-2 at half-time, but Bellingham’s introduction in the second half proved decisive. He found the back of the net almost immediately, propelling the Three Lions to a crucial victory.

Wayne Rooney had previously owned the milestone Bellingham is now set to eclipse. According to Opta, the 22-year-old midfielder has become the youngest player in England’s history to reach 50 international caps.

Rooney’s record had stood for years, as he earned his 50th England appearance at the age of 23 years and 159 days. Bellingham, however, will take the field against Ghana aged just 22 years and 359 days, surpassing the Manchester United legend by nearly a year.

It’s a remarkable feat for a player still not yet 23, who has already cemented himself as a key figure in Gareth Southgate’s squad. Over the course of those 50 appearances, Bellingham has scored seven goals for his country, showcasing maturity and consistency well beyond his years.

England fans will fondly remember many of those goals, particularly his unforgettable stoppage-time bicycle kick in 2024 — a moment that kept England alive in the UEFA European Championship when all hope seemed lost.

From that breathtaking strike to leading England’s charge in their 2026 World Cup campaign, Bellingham is steadily building an international highlight reel that matches his growing legend at Real Madrid.

As he earns his 50th cap tonight, the question remains: can Jude Bellingham deliver yet another defining moment for the Three Lions and guide them into the knockout stages?