CATHOLIC United president Paul Marsh knows only too well where Jude Bellingham’s goalscoring talents come from.

England star Bellingham scored the only goal of the game to help the Three Lions kick off their European Championship campaign with a 1-0 win against Serbia on Sunday.

And, as Bellingham bids for more of the same against Denmark tonight, Marsh will again be reminiscing about the sharp-shooting skills of the midfielder’s dad Mark who shone brightly while playing for Catholic in Southend.

“Mark joined as a player when he was about 10 we think in about 1984 or 1985 and he scored roughly 60 goals a season,” said Marsh.

“He was prolific and the minors side he was in, under the guidance of John Marsland and John Kendor, didn’t lose for three seasons.

“He was very left footed but as he got older if I remember rightly we had to share him with his university duties .

“If memory serves me right he came back most weekends to play but it was very upsetting when he moved permanently to Birmingham.”

However, Bellingham is still well remembered by his former club who cherish a photo of their ex forward holding a very young Jude in his arms while in a Catholic United kit “It's a Catholic kit in that photo and it’s lovely Jude has watched us,” said Marsh.

“At the time there were thoughts that because Mark was so outstanding that a proper football club might come in for him.

“I remember thinking if they did they might be able to give us £5,000 or something to help with some debts.”

However, Mark – who supports Southend United – remained in non-league where he netted more than 700 career goals.

And he now travels all over to watch his son who Marsh rates extremely highly.

“He’s the complete player and he’s got everything,” said Marsh.

“I think he could play anywhere and be good!

“The goal he scored was great timing and brave.

“He’s so level headed too and of course if he ever wants to come back again he’d be more than welcome.

“But more so his dad who was part of the club and was brilliant too.”