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Tuchel Says Bellingham Must Earn World Cup Spot

6/10/2026

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Tuchel Challenges Bellingham

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Jude Bellingham must compete for a World Cup spot.
Tuchel added England can win without Bellingham and stressed the team over any individual.
Since Tuchel took charge, Bellingham has started four and been a substitute three times.
Morgan Rogers has featured in 12 of Tuchel’s 13 matches and all eight qualifiers.
England open against Croatia on June 17 with Bellingham also possible at No.8.

Summary

Tuchel Extends Stay

Tuchel’s contract gives £7.5 million in wages for 18 months and extends his term to summer 2028.
The FA expects the coach to win the World Cup, after which it may switch to an English manager.
Tuchel once tended bar in Stuttgart until Ralf Rangnick recruited him to the club’s youth coaching staff.
This year’s team camp includes Chinese, Indian and Italian themed barbecues, open training and a relaxed morale-boosting vibe.

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Tuchel Manages Saka

Thomas Tuchel said Bukayo Saka’s Achilles injury will see his minutes carefully managed throughout the tournament.
Saka, with 14 goals in 48 England caps, helped Arsenal win their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Rio Ngumoha, a Liverpool teen not in the squad, earned man-of-the-match in the 1-0 win over New Zealand.
England will travel to Kansas City and face Costa Rica at 21:00 BST on 10 June in Orlando.

History

Historical Context

England’s 1966 World Cup win, secured by manager Alf Ramsey on 30 July 1966 with a 4-2 final victory over West Germany, stemmed from his “wingless wonders” tactics that replaced wingers with midfielders after a 0-0 group draw against Uruguay on 11 July. Today’s squad debates under Thomas Tuchel echo Ramsey’s focus on collective unity.

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Tuchel Challenges Bellingham

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Jude Bellingham must compete for a World Cup spot.
Tuchel added England can win without Bellingham and stressed the team over any individual.
Since Tuchel took charge, Bellingham has started four and been a substitute three times.
Morgan Rogers has featured in 12 of Tuchel’s 13 matches and all eight qualifiers.
England open against Croatia on June 17 with Bellingham also possible at No.8.

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