"Tuchel delivered a highly-critical and unusually blunt verdict from any coach in the direction of his own "silent" supporters after a 3-0 stroll was effectively wrapped up inside the first 20 minutes. It was, however, another message delivered by the German manager that will carry wider significance as England gather momentum towards next summer's World Cup. Tuchel's words stretched way beyond the shockwaves that greeted Jude Bellingham's exclusion when he named his latest England squad."
"He made it crystal clear that England's star system was over, that players in possession could cement their places by sheer weight of performances, the biggest names no longer guaranteed an automatic recall. England victory in the Wembley friendly must be placed in the context of Welsh opponents with eyes seemingly fixed on their vital World Cup qualifier against Belgium on Monday, but this was still a night with a large measure of satisfaction for Tuchel's strategy."
Tuchel expressed public displeasure with England's "silent" fans despite a dominant 3-0 Wembley win that ended within the first 20 minutes. He emphasized selecting a cohesive England team over assembling individual stars and declared that the star system was over, prioritizing performance-based selection. The manager excluded Jude Bellingham amid concerns about match fitness after shoulder surgery and limited starts for Real Madrid. Tuchel retained players who delivered a 5-0 win against Serbia, reinforcing selection by form. The Wales victory occurred against opponents focused on an upcoming World Cup qualifier with Belgium, but it validated Tuchel's team-oriented approach.
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