Jude Bellingham responds to Thomas Tuchel’s ‘lucky’ England post-match verdict

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12 Jul 2026 • 4:39 PM MYT
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Jude Bellingham responds to Thomas Tuchel’s ‘lucky’ England post-match verdict

  • England secured a 2-1 victory over Norway in their World Cup quarter-final, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to send them into the semi-finals.
  • Manager Thomas Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with England's performance, suggesting they were 'lucky' despite progressing after extra-time in Miami's extreme heat.
  • Bellingham challenged Tuchel's assessment, highlighting the difficult playing conditions and the strength of the Norwegian opposition, including players like Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.
  • The Real Madrid star emphasised that sometimes teams must 'win dirty' and praised his teammates' resilience and effort in overcoming adversity.
  • Tuchel later clarified his comments, acknowledging the team's spirit and effort but reiterated his belief that England can still play better football, insisting there was no disconnect with his players.

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