A lot will be written about Jude Bellingham over the next few years. He is clearly a special footballer. But I am drawn to him for another reason: a reason from which we can all learn a little something. And it was summed up perfectly by his recent two-word answer to Gabriel Clarke’s post-match question.
The Sky Sports Commentary team are waxing lyrical about Joe Root; England’s premier batter is showing his class once more.
When working with sportspeople, our talk often gravitates towards how they can be at their best. For elite performers, being ‘in the zone’ is a place they always want to be. However, no human can be at their best at all times. And however good your mindset coaching, and however diligent you are at applying the tools and principles, nothing is guaranteed.