Bellingham updated his social media, stating that England's goal in this World Cup is not just third place, but achieving their best World Cup result since 1966 would be the cornerstone of England's progress. He concluded by thanking the fans for their support.

Bellingham wrote: "This team deserved to finish with this victory. Our goals on this trip were clearly more than this, but achieving our best World Cup result since 1966 is a solid foundation for the future. Thank you again to the England fans; this summer has been unforgettable, and it was a great honor to wear the jersey and represent England! 🏴❤️"