Thomas Tuchel has emphasized that the English team has embraced his philosophy of team-building, as Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were utilized as substitutes in the recent 2-0 victory over Serbia. Real Madrid’s Bellingham and Manchester City’s Foden were brought on in the second half at Wembley, as Tuchel continued to show confidence in the players who had performed well in England’s previous games.
The Three Lions secured their spot in next year’s World Cup after a dominant display against Latvia following a 5-0 win over Serbia in September. While Bellingham had not featured for England since June and Foden had missed the last three international camps, Tuchel’s decision to delay their introduction against Serbia underscored the importance of earning playing time through performance rather than reputation.
Bellingham and Foden played a key role in setting up goals during the match, contributing to Eberechi Eze’s late strike after Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal. Tuchel, who took over in January, believes he has fostered a strong sense of unity and purpose within the squad, ensuring that all players are committed to the team’s success.
According to Tuchel, the focus is on creating a cohesive team rather than just an ideal starting eleven, with players understanding the collective goal of building a united squad. Despite rumors of Bellingham’s divisive nature within the team, Tuchel values the midfielder’s qualities and sees him as an integral part of the squad moving forward.
As England continues its impressive World Cup qualifying run with seven consecutive wins and no goals conceded, Tuchel trusts that the team’s leaders will set the right tone for the tournament. The coach emphasized the importance of a strong team culture and the players’ eagerness to contribute, signaling a positive direction for the squad as they aim for success on the international stage.