'Why not..': Mike Dodds drops interesting hint on Jobe Bellingham's long-term role at Sunderland
www.sunderlandecho.com - 2024-04-09T05:00:00.000Z

Mike Dodds says Sunderland know they need more options up front next season, but believes Jobe Bellingham is emerging as a genuine contender to be one of those next season. Bellingham has returned to the role for Sunderland’s last three fixtures, scoring against Cardiff City as the Black Cats ended their winless run. Sunderland then fell to a 5-1 defeat at Blackburn Rovers but Dodds was impressed with the 18-year-old against Bristol City. The interim head coach says there are elements of the...

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