England hero spotted at ‘Jude Bellingham’ station ahead of World Cup semi-final

An England hero lookalike left football fans doing a double take after appearing at a train station renamed in Jude Bellingham’s honour today.

The Jude Bellingham doppelgänger was spotted at the newly rebranded “Jude Bellingham” station ahead of England’s crucial World Cup semi-final against Argentina tonight.

Fans quickly gathered around the lookalike, snapping selfies and asking for autographs after mistaking him for the Real Madrid star.

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Others joked the midfielder should be on the other side of the Atlantic, preparing for England’s biggest match of the tournament.

The temporary station makeover has become a viral hit, with supporters travelling from across the country to pose beside the signs, as reported by What’s The Jam.

Since the signs were installed, Bellingham has scored an average of two goals per match, prompting many fans to joke that the renamed station has become England’s lucky charm.

Jenny Saunders, Customer Services Director at Thameslink, said: “It’s been great to see people’s reaction to Jude Bellingham station and seeing as England have won both of their matches since the signs went up, we’ve had no choice but to keep them in place.

“The signs will remain in place for this evening’s game and hopefully beyond if things go our way tonight.”

The stunt comes as the hunt continues for the UK’s best Jude Bellingham lookalike.

An open-entry competition is taking place at BOXPARK Shoreditch ahead of England’s semi-final clash with Argentina.

The winner will receive £1,966 in Deliveroo credit, while fans can also enjoy free drinks and other prizes as part of Deliveroo’s “Believeroo” campaign.

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