Jude Bellingham, getty images November 17, 2025, 3:28 p.m

The head coach of the England national team, Thomas Tuchel, spoke about Jude Bellingham, who was unhappy with his replacement in the match against Albania (2:0).

“Yes, he didn’t like it, and who would? But that’s the way it is. Morgan Rodgers didn’t like not being included in the start either, and he didn’t deserve it, but that was the decision. Jude also had a yellow card and I made the decision before the second goal and it stood.

I didn’t see anything. Must watch episode. I could see that he was unhappy, but I don’t want to stir up the issue now. Players like Jude want to compete so much that they don’t like being replaced.

My words remain valid: for us, it is important to maintain standards, level and commitment to each other, as well as respect for each other. We will not change our decision just because someone waves their hands,” said Tuchel.