2026 World Cup - England: Thomas Tuchel impressed by Kane and Bellingham

27.06.26 FT World Cup

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After three matches for England at this 2026 World Cup, Jude Bellingham is proving his return to form following a lukewarm season with Real Madrid. His partnership with Harry Kane has caught the eye of head coach Thomas Tuchel.

With England, Jude Bellingham has already tallied two goals and one assist in the group stage's three games. This momentum fully justifies Thomas Tuchel's choices. The former PSG boss highlighted the importance of this duo in the Three Lions' set-up. "The impact of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane is massive, especially in the second half. This is exactly what we need and what we want. That's also why they were picked: they make us dangerous and turn us into a top-level team. That's also why our expectations are so high," he said.

For his part, Bellingham explained: "In the second half, I felt we were sharper, more technical, more precise in what we were doing. That obviously has an impact on my game. I also have the responsibility to try and take the team to another level, especially in terms of intensity. I think the whole squad was ready to step up after the break. We realised we still had room for improvement. After an average first half, we showed in the second that we could do better."

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