Not that the energetic Ryan Gravenberch or silky Mac Allister were found wanting, the trio dominating the middle of the field to leave Bellingham in particular on the periphery. Liverpool, to paraphrase the England man, were on a different level.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says he was made a scapegoat after England came up short in its bid to win this year’s European Championship.

Kylian Mbappe endured a torrid night as Real Madrid lost to Liverpool. While teammates defended him, a former professional expects the backlash to be huge.