‘Jude took me under his wing’ – Fulham’s Josh King on Bellingham’s influence

Fulham midfielder Josh King says Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane have been a big help in ensuring he settles into the England squad.

King was named in Thomas Tuchel’s senior squad for the first time, having also been part of the training group which travelled to the USA for the World Cup.

And the Fulham youngster says several of England’s more experienced players made an effort to make him feel welcome since the summer.

“Jude was a big person for me,” King said.

“He took me under his wing and tried to make me feel welcome. There were a lot of players like that.

“Harry Kane as well, he was one person who really made me feel welcome and tried to help me through my time there.

“But it’s a credit to what England have going here, everyone is a really good person as well as good player on the pitch.”

King described representing England as a lifelong ambition and says his call-up is the result of years of work.

“Playing for England is the dream so to be that one step closer is an amazing achievement, something I’ve been working towards for a long time,” he said.

“I’m grateful to the manager for putting his trust in me.”