England manager Thomas Tuchel has addressed tensions with midfielder Jude Bellingham following the player’s visible frustration after being substituted late in Sunday’s 2–0 victory over Albania.The Real Madrid star, who had already been booked, was replaced six minutes from the final whistle in Tirana. As Morgan Rogers warmed up on the touchline, Bellingham threw his arms in the air moments after Harry Kane scored his second goal, signaling his displeasure.Tuchel acted swiftly to reinforce expectations. “That’s the decision, and he has to accept it,” the German said. “His teammate is waiting on the sideline, so you need to respect that and keep moving forward. Behaviour is key, and respect towards the teammates who come on is essential.”The incident is the latest in a series of clashes involving Bellingham, who has previously drawn criticism from Tuchel for on-field conduct that his mother reportedly described as “repulsive.” While his talent is undeniable, the 22-year-old remains a polarising figure, with some in the England camp reportedly viewing him as self-focused.Bellingham had returned to England’s starting lineup for the first time since June, after only appearing off the bench in Thursday’s win against Serbia. Tuchel had left him out of October internationals despite the midfielder’s eagerness to play, later warning that he would have to fight for his place at the World Cup due to the strong performances of Aston Villa’s Rogers.Sunday’s win secured a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign for England, with Kane’s late double sealing the team’s eighth consecutive victory in Group K.When asked if Bellingham’s reaction undermined England’s team-first ethos, Tuchel said cautiously, “I’m going to have to review it. I saw that he was not happy.”
