Jobe Bellingham, a promising midfielder for Sunderland, recently shared insights about his current season in an interview with Sky Sports EFL reporter Jonathan Oakes. Bellingham has been making headlines as he plays a crucial role in Sunderland's campaign in the Championship, where the team is striving for promotion to the top league. The discussion took place ahead of Sunderland's match against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night, which was broadcasted on Sky Sports Football with an 8 PM kickoff.
Bellingham has been pivotal for Sunderland this season, contributing significantly in their quest for promotion. The team has shown resilience and skill, focusing on playing through the middle and maintaining high standards on the training ground. Bellingham has also been working diligently to enhance his heading abilities, leveraging his height advantage. Reflecting on his progress, he expressed optimism about his development.
"Well, heading is something I've tried to improve, being so tall. I hope I've stopped [growing] now!" – Jobe Bellingham
The young midfielder marked a memorable moment when he scored his first goal of the season against Derby. He described the experience with enthusiasm, emphasizing his instinctive play.
"First goal of the season [against Derby], talk us through this one…" "I just saw the ball pop up out to me and I thought about my first touch, and that was it. I thought about getting the ball out of my feet and shooting." – Jobe Bellingham
Sunderland has faced tough competition from teams like Middlesbrough. Though acknowledging their opponent's skills, Bellingham highlighted his team's ability to perform under pressure, particularly in the second half of games.
"We weren't good in the first half of this game and then in the second half we were really locked in and focused. Dan scored a great goal there." – Jobe Bellingham
"Yeah, for sure. Middlesbrough are a really, really good team. They play some really good football and they try and play through the middle of you, which they did for that first goal. To be honest, it probably wasn't one of our best performances, but we were decisive. In games like this, it doesn't always have to be pretty, you've just got to find a way to win." – Jobe Bellingham
In one of their recent matches against Oxford, Bellingham showcased his improved heading skills by scoring a header. His focus extends beyond individual accomplishments as he sees collective growth in Sunderland's young squad.
"A lot of people have a lot to say about our age and lack of experience, you might say, but I don't see it that way. I think, for a young squad, we've got a lot of experience and we've got a lot of character and fearlessness as well." – Jobe Bellingham
Reflecting on Sunderland's ambitions, Bellingham acknowledged the competitive nature of the Championship and the importance of maintaining high performance standards.
"The way I see it, there's three of the top teams competing for promotion to one of the best leagues in the world. It's really healthy, actually, for the squad, because it keeps us something to chase, keeps our standards high in the training ground and then in games as well." – Jobe Bellingham
Despite facing challenges, Bellingham remains optimistic about Sunderland's potential. He values the calm leadership provided by their coaching staff, which contrasts with the often intense atmosphere in stadiums.
"You want to know, for me anyway, how you can improve and get better all the time. He's a really calming figure to have on the touchline as well. Probably a contrast to the fans in the stadium, but he's really calm, which gives us a lot of freedom as young players to express ourselves." – Jobe Bellingham
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