The issue that has created the most noise since Tuchel took charge is about how he has dealt with Jude Bellingham and the battle for the number 10 position. The Real Madrid midfielder was left out of the October camp after injury despite wanting to join up as Tuchel favoured keeping a settled group after excellent performances. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers impressed in qualifying, starting five of England's eight group games, and has become the first-choice number 10. "Rather than finding positions for my best players just so that I can have them on the field, I prefer to put everyone in their best positions and have some competition," Tuchel said when speaking about the pair going up against each other. Chelsea's Cole Palmer, who has also had injury problems this season, has barely played under Tuchel, featuring for just 65 minutes.

Source: BBC March 19, 2026 12:43 UTC