Tuchel urges Bellingham to play with 'rage'

Thomas Tuchel, the England national team manager, has called upon Jude Bellingham to play with a bit of fire during their upcoming Nations League matches. During the team's recent 3-2 loss to Spain at Wembley, Bellingham engaged in a heated exchange with his Spain counterpart, Marc Cucurella. In response to Cucurella's taunts, Bellingham set up the goal for England's Anthony Gordon.

While England's coach has previously criticized Bellingham's temperament, he now believes that the midfielder thrives when he plays with aggression. Tuchel stated, "It's better if he plays with a bit of rage. It's what he does." He added that Bellingham sometimes seeks these intense moments to unleash his competitive spirit. The Real Madrid player's rivalry with Cucurella has led Tuchel to note that the 23-year-old England star doesn't consider his teammates when he's representing his country.

For the rest of the Nations League schedule, Tuchel plans to start Bellingham, but he is cautious about the risk of burning out in the midst of an intense season with Real Madrid. Tuchel acknowledged the need to consult with the team's medical staff before committing Bellingham to multiple matches.