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- Asked if the time for experimenting is over, Tuchel said they will always try a bit and adapt, but he did not feel them experimenting in the last two camps. They are there to win.
- Asked if Marcus Rashford's loan ending near the World Cup is a concern, Tuchel said no, it is speculation. Rashford is in a good place and needs to prove the point in the next two matches.
- Asked how it is to have Jude Bellingham back, Tuchel said good; like everyone else, he deserves to be back. The mood in camp is light and the energy in training is where they wanted it.
- Asked if Bellingham and Morgan Rogers can play together, Tuchel said he guesses so, but in a different structure, and now is not the moment to change it. For now the two friends compete for one position.
- Asked about Elliot Anderson, Tuchel said he is at the moment one of the best midfielders in the Premier League and a key player. But there are no guarantees for the World Cup, and certainly not publicly.
- Asked about the Wembley crowd, Tuchel said setting the tone is always up to England. The 5-0 should not be misread as an easy match, he said, and for Serbia it is basically a final.
- Asked about players pulling out last November, Tuchel said not knowingly, but they are building a brotherhood everyone wants to join. Pull out at the wrong moment and someone else can take your place.
“It's the absolute key for me before tactics and before personnel and whatever.”
Thomas Tuchel press conference ahead of England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier delivering a clear message: Jude Bellingham is back in the England squad and ready to play as a number 10, but Marcus Rashford still has to prove himself both at Barcelona and in camp.
Thomas Tuchel emphasized there are no guarantees in elite football and every player must earn their place daily.
The England manager praised Jude Bellingham’s energy and welcomed his return to training but insisted that he and Morgan Rodgers are in direct competition for the same role.
On Rashford, Tuchel downplayed speculation about his future and stressed the importance of consistent performance. Tuchel also praised Elliot Anderson’s current form calling him one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, while refusing to confirm any guaranteed spots for the World Cup Lineup.
He addressed England’s squad energy, team spirit, and emphasized that qualification or not. He acknowledged Serbia’s quality and warned against underestimating their new coach’s impact in the upcoming clash.
