England Manager Tuchel Denies Rift Over Bellingham, Foden, Grealish Omissions

England manager Thomas Tuchel has clarified that there is no personal issue with players Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, or Jack Grealish despite their omission from the latest 24-man squad for upcoming matches against Wales and Latvia. Bellingham, who recently returned from shoulder surgery and has played a few matches for Real Madrid, was left out due to a lack of full match fitness and rhythm, with Tuchel emphasizing the decision to maintain continuity by selecting the same group as the previous camp. Tuchel acknowledged the special status of these players but stressed that no one is guaranteed a spot without consistent performance. All three players, including Grealish who recently moved to Everton on loan and won Player of the Month for August, have been in contact with Tuchel following their exclusion, with no reported tensions. Tuchel also apologized for previous comments about Bellingham's on-field behavior, describing them as unintentional, and reiterated his respect for these key players. The coach highlighted that Phil Foden is regaining form at Manchester City and praised Grealish's progress, reinforcing that their omissions are purely tactical decisions rather than personal conflicts.