Bellingham inspired by Zidane as he takes Real’s number five shirt

Jude Bellingham spoke as a Real Madrid player for the first time on Thursday (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Jude Bellingham has revealed he took the number five shirt upon joining Real Madrid as he is inspired by Zinedine Zidane.

The England midfielder completed his initial 103million euros (£88.5m) move to Real on Thursday afternoon, signing a six-year deal after leaving Borussia Dortmund.