Thomas Tuchel urged Jude Bellingham to “play more economically”, as the manager of the new England seems to build his team around the dynamic medium.
The three Lions boss said Bellingham was a “key player”, but that the Real Madrid star was “trying to do too much” as England began a 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Albania in Wembley on Friday in Tuchel’s first game.
Harry Kane, the target of England’s record, won his 70th highest international goal, after teenage debut Miles Lewis-Skelly had given the hosts the lead after a perfect pass from Bellingham.
It was a compact and not inflated beginning for Tuchel’s reign, and former Chelsea, Bayern Munich and PSG Boss hastened to point out several areas that required attention.
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One such aspect found by the German was the contribution of Bellingham, who believes that Tuchel has to show more discipline to maintain energy.
“He is a key player for us and he will be a key player,” Tuchel said for the 21 -year -old. “It is now our job to find the structure and space to make the most of it.”
“He had some moments of projection, but sometimes he felt he might have been trying to do too much.
“He’s always ready to give everything, but we have to help him so that he can play more economically and have the same impact, or perhaps even greater impact.
“We need to ensure that leaders are one of the leaders and the main players. They walk in the same direction and play at the same pace and help each other out.
Tuchel also emphasized his desire for Bellingham to channel his feelings, but welcomed his character and competitiveness on the pitch.
“He likes to talk to the referee and the lines,” Tuchel said. “He’s a very emotional player as soon as he is on the pitch and you see he hates to lose and do whatever he needs. He expresses himself.
“You see hunger and the desire to win. I think it will keep this hunger and learn to channel the emotions a little. This is never a problem. It is good to have it as it is, we will try to make the most of it because he is a key player.”
Latvia’s visit Monday night is then for England, as Tuchel aims to make two wins from two.
