Anthony Joshua has told Jude Bellingham to ignore the criticism that he faced for his reaction to being substituted for England.

The midfielder was taken off for the Three Lions in their 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday and was visibly unhappy with the decision.

Some sections of the media took issue with his response, and it is a topic that has made the headlines throughout the week.

talkSPORT's Darren Bent and Andy Goldstein said that people were 'trying to make a story out of nothing' .

England and Arsenal legend Ian Wright also claimed that some are 'not ready for a black superstar' and 'frightened' of his success.

Now Joshua has jumped to Bellingham's defence amid a story that overshadowed England's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

"I'm not too sure exactly what's

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