England Manager Tuchel Explains Omission of Bellingham, Grealish, Foden Ahead of Wales, Latvia Matches

England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained that Jude Bellingham's omission from the squad for matches against Wales and Latvia is due to the midfielder's lack of match fitness and rhythm following shoulder surgery, not any personal issues. Bellingham has recently returned to Real Madrid but has only started one match and not completed a full game, leading Tuchel to maintain the same squad from the previous camp to preserve team cohesion. Tuchel emphasized that Bellingham is a special player who always deserves to be called up and that they had a direct conversation about the decision, which Bellingham understood and accepted. Similarly, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden were also left out despite their good club form, as Tuchel prioritized continuity following England's recent successful performances. The coach reiterated that there are no personal problems with any of the omitted players and acknowledged their importance and talent. Tuchel highlighted the need to consider squad depth and alternatives ahead of the World Cup while praising the current team's spirit and work ethic.