Overview

• Tuchel said his mother finds some of Bellingham’s on-field outbursts “repulsive” and called for his fiery temperament to be channelled toward opponents rather than teammates or referees.
• He stressed that Bellingham’s raw intensity provides an essential “edge” England needs to compete for major honours.
• Bellingham will undergo shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup, ruling him out of England’s September qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
• Tuchel praised veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson for lifting squad standards and cohesion since his recall to the national team.
• The coach indicated he plans to remain in charge through the 2028 European Championships to pursue his long-term vision for England.