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Tuchel Reiterates Standards After Bellingham's Substitution Flashpoint as England Finish Qualifying Perfect

The manager’s stance comes during an open contest for England’s No.10 role ahead of December’s World Cup draw.

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Albania v England - Air Albania Stadium, Tirana, Albania - November 16, 2025 England's Jude Bellingham shakes hands with manager Thomas Tuchel after being substituted Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Albania v England - Air Albania Stadium, Tirana, Albania - November 16, 2025 England manager Thomas Tuchel embraces Jarell Quansah after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Albania v England - Air Albania Stadium, Tirana, Albania - November 16, 2025 England manager Thomas Tuchel talks to Jude Bellingham REUTERS/Florion Goga
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Albania v England - Air Albania Stadium, Tirana, Albania - November 16, 2025 England manager Thomas Tuchel talks to Jude Bellingham REUTERS/Florion Goga

Overview

  • Jude Bellingham was taken off for Morgan Rogers in the 84th minute after a yellow card and reacted with visible frustration.
  • Thomas Tuchel said he would review the incident but insisted Bellingham must accept and respect his decisions and that selections will not change because of protests.
  • Harry Kane’s late double secured a 2-0 win in Tirana as England completed eight wins from eight without conceding in Group K.
  • Rogers’ introduction in Bellingham’s place underscored a live competition for the No.10 role during Bellingham’s first England start since June.
  • Bellingham also drew online criticism for a halftime shirt swap, with the subplot likely to linger until the World Cup draw on December 5 and the squad’s March friendlies.