Bellingham tipped to be Madrid's next captain

Jude Bellingham arrived at the European Championship heralded as one of the world's best young players after enjoying the season of his life at Real Madrid.

The 20-year-old helped Madrid beat his former club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final earlier in June and was named La Liga's Player of the Year after starring in the club's latest domestic triumph.

Bellingham's 19 league goals for Real this term showcased his transformation into a genuine penalty area threat, a valuable weapon along with his smooth passing and indefatigable work-rate. As a result, it is not surprising that several club legends think he could become the next captain of the team.

"He's made it at the most important club in the world and has shown that he's a great player and that he can be there. Now, and next year, more may be asked of him, but that's what will make him a star," Iker Casillas said in an interview for the 'Daily Mail'.

"He could surely be the captain of Real Madrid, of course. He has everything to form the part. There are more experienced people at the top, but I would advise him to continue learning from the other veterans there, to continue soaking up the history of the club, and to do everything to be a great player and captain," he concluded.