"Jude Bellingham has become one of England's key players since he made his debut as a 17-year-old, racking up 46 caps and scoring at both the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024. But things have soured for the Real Madrid midfielder under England head coach Thomas Tuchel, who has left Bellingham out of squads and starting line-ups in recent months - and in the summer referred to his on-field behaviour as "repulsive" before later apologising."
"A stellar World Cup qualifying campaign culminated in a 2-0 victory over Albania on Sunday, but Bellingham was visibly irritated at being substituted in the 84th minute. Tuchel said the incident would be "reviewed" while emphasising "behaviour is key". Bellingham's reaction has raised questions: is he simply frustrated in a lesser role under a new coach, or is the tension between star player and coach a significant concern before next summer's tournament?"
Jude Bellingham has 46 England caps and scored at both the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024. Relations with England head coach Thomas Tuchel have become strained after Tuchel left Bellingham out of squads and starting line-ups and described his on-field behaviour as "repulsive" before apologising. A World Cup qualifying run included a 2-0 win over Albania when Bellingham appeared visibly irritated after being substituted in the 84th minute; Tuchel said the incident would be "reviewed" and stressed that "behaviour is key." At 22, Bellingham has won six major trophies, earned multiple team-of-the-season honours, and faces increased competition for the attacking midfield role. Since Tuchel arrived in January, Bellingham has featured for just 374 minutes, continuing a pattern of sporadic use before major tournaments followed by a pivotal role during them.
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