"We want to develop something special and I truly believe the fans can feel there is a team out there that loves to play for each other, that loves to run for each other, that is there to give everything. That was clearly visible in the match against Serbia, so now it is on us to follow up on that and for that we didn't take any chances."
"England manager Thomas Tuchel explained the decision by pointing to the 22-year-old's lack of game time at Real Madrid after undergoing shoulder surgery in the summer -- Bellingham has started just one game in four appearances this season and is yet to complete 90 minutes -- but scratch the surface of that explanation, and a more complicated picture emerges."
Jude Bellingham was named England men's Player of the Year for 2024-25 and was dropped from the squad less than 48 hours later. Thomas Tuchel pointed to Bellingham's limited minutes at Real Madrid after summer shoulder surgery, noting one start in four appearances and no completed 90-minute matches. Tuchel prioritized squad cohesion and the limited preparation time before next year's World Cup, retaining most of the September group. Noni Madueke was replaced by Bukayo Saka, while Jarell Quansah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were included. Tuchel stressed team spirit and cited the 5-0 Serbia win as proof of collective focus.
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