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Injury fears for England after midfielder suffers hamstring problem

Jude Bellingham lies on the pitch injured during Real Madrid’s game against Rayo Vallecano
Jude Bellingham lies on the pitch injured during Real Madrid’s game against Rayo Vallecano (AP)
  • England midfielder Jude Bellingham sustained a hamstring injury during Real Madrid's 2-1 LaLiga victory over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
  • Bellingham pulled up in the 10th minute, clutching his left hamstring, and was visibly distressed, wiping away tears on the pitch.
  • The injury raises significant concerns for England's upcoming World Cup warm-up friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March.
  • Real Madrid's head coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, confirmed Bellingham was not carrying an injury prior to the match.
  • Arbeloa said that it is currently too early to make a full assessment of the 22-year-old player's condition.
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