Bellingham Drives 50% of England Goals at 2026 World Cup as Tuchel Hails Team Buy-In
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Updated · Sky Sports · Jun 28
Bellingham Drives 50% of England Goals at 2026 World Cup as Tuchel Hails Team Buy-In
3 articles · Updated · Sky Sports · Jun 28
Summary
Two man-of-the-match displays in England’s first three games have cemented Jude Bellingham as a central figure in their run to the World Cup knockout stage.
50% of England’s six tournament goals have involved the 22-year-old — he has scored twice and added an assist — reinforcing Thomas Tuchel’s view that his team-first adaptation has made him more effective.
Against Panama, Bellingham also led the match defensively with four tackles and 11 duels won, evidence for Tuchel’s demand that England attack in coordinated units rather than “freestyle.”
Tuchel said Bellingham has bought fully into those demands from the first day of camp and rejected concerns over reliance on him and Harry Kane, arguing other attackers will deliver when needed.