'No One Does It Like Vini'- Bellingham Backs Vinicius Jnr For Ballon D'or Award

Bellingham and Vinicius are preparing for Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley, where victory will see Los Blancos crowned European Champions for a record-extending 15th time.

The pair have been instrumental in Real Madrid's La Liga title triumph this season, with Bellingham scoring 19 goals while Vinicius chipped in with 15.

The bookmakers have Bellingham as an early frontrunner for football's most prestigious individual prize but the England international thinks his club mate could be a worthier candidate.

"I'm not really too fussed about it," he said. "I always thought the Ballon d'Or and those sorts of things were for the strikers, the wingers and the flashy players.

"I know I can entertain the crowd, but no-one can do it like Vini. When he's at his best, I think he's the best player in the world. I know he likes to say the same about me, and that's the kind of relationship we have. 

"You don't always have to be friends with your team-mates, but it helps when you can be so close off the pitch as well. And then, on the pitch, it reflects. We have a good understanding of each other's movements.

"To be honest, if he was to win it, I'd feel just as proud as if I won it, because I know I've helped contribute to the success."