Thomas Tuchel explains how to get the best out of Jude Bellingham: 'He likes that'

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-27 · by Simon Peach

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England manager Thomas Tuchel discussed midfielder Jude Bellingham's performance during a match against Spain, noting that Bellingham plays better when he is motivated by competitive intensity and "a bit of rage." Tuchel also mentioned that Bellingham focuses solely on winning and does not socialize with teammates during games. The coach expressed his desire to start Bellingham in upcoming matches but emphasized the need for medical clearance due to the player's rigorous schedule this season.
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At a sold-out Wembley Stadium, England's national team returned from the World Cup with Thomas Tuchel at the helm, facing Spain after England's semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel praised midfielder Jude Bellingham, stating that he performs better when playing with "a bit of rage." During a recent match against Spain, Bellingham engaged in a verbal altercation with teammate Marc Cucurella from Real Madrid, an incident Tuchel downplayed as Bellingham’s competitive nature. Despite the controversy, Bellingham was instrumental in England's efforts, forcing a late save by Unai Simón of Spain and being named England's player of the year for consecutive seasons. Tuchel plans to start Bellingham in an upcoming match against Czechia on Tuesday, expecting another strong performance from the midfielder.

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Simon Peach
3 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Kane forced a fantastic stoppage-time save from Matej Kovar, but the former Manchester United goalkeeper would be beaten two minutes into the second half.
🔮 Tuchel would love to start the 23-year-old as the four-match autumn camp continues in Czechia on Tuesday, and the German expects the midfielder to put in another all-action display.
🔮 David Moyes admitted he had “to live with disappointments” and called for Everton players to “muck in”, but Sunday looked set to end in further frustration after substitute Benjamin Sesko’s 88th-minute header put United on course for a late victory.
Also by Simon Peach
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Argentina England Real Spain the World Cup

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England GPE · 3× Tuchel PERSON · 3× Bellingham PERSON · 2× Argentina GPE · 1× Czechia GPE · 1× German NORP · 1× Marc Cucurella PERSON · 1× Real ORG · 1× Spain GPE · 1× Unai Simon PERSON · 1×

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A sold-out Wembley witnessed a rollercoaster return to action after the World Cup as the side which lifted the trophy travelled to a team reeling from the painful semi-final collapse against Argentina.
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🔮 Tuchel would love to start the 23-year-old as the four-match autumn camp continues in Czechia on Tuesday, and the German expects the midfielder to put in another all-action display.

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A sold-out Wembley witnessed a rollercoaster return to action after the World Cup as the side which lifted the trophy travelled to a team reeling from the painful semi-final collapse against Argentina. asserted
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“He likes that,” England boss Tuchel said. asserted
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“He gets better if that happens. asserted
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“It’s better if he plays with a bit of rage. asserted
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It’s what he does. asserted
he → ’ → what
I think sometimes he is looking for these moments to get his fire going.” asserted
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When Bellingham’s slanging match with Real colleague Marc Cucurella was mentioned, Tuchel said: “I think he doesn’t know any team-mates when he is in the national team. asserted
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“He wants to win. asserted
He → want → ?
He doesn’t know any team-mates. asserted
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Bellingham helped England push to the death against Spain and forcing a late save from Unai Simon at the end of a week that saw him crowned England’s player of the year for the second straight season. asserted
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Tuchel would love to start the 23-year-old as the four-match autumn camp continues in Czechia on Tuesday, and the German expects the midfielder to put in another all-action display. asserted
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“It’s the only style he can play, that’s just his game,” he said. asserted
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“It’s not an economic game, but let’s see. asserted
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“I would love to have him four times on the pitch. asserted
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I think the concern is that he hasn’t done it this season in this tight period. asserted
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Read More “We will need to check with the physios. asserted
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We will not put Jude in any risk. asserted
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But in terms of style, it’s just how he plays.” asserted
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