Jude Bellingham's 'chip on his shoulder' mentality could boost England's 2026 World Cup chances
By
Tom Hindle
Summary
Jude Bellingham has admitted to playing with a 'chip on his shoulder' at the 2026 World Cup, which could spell trouble for England's rivals. The article discusses his competitive mindset, his starting role under manager Thomas Tuchel, and England's midfield struggles against Croatia in the first half, including less possession and lower passing accuracy compared to Luka Modric's midfield. Tuchel's half-time team talk aimed to inspire the team, while assistant Anthony Barry criticized the Three Lions' performance.
Source
Key quotes
· 3 pulledJude Bellingham has admitted that he has a 'chip on his shoulder' at the 2026 World Cup
Tuchel said at half-time that he tried to offer some inspiration, and described his team talk as 'calm'
assistant manager Anthony Barry's criticised the Three
You might also wanna read
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham Calls for Better Pitches at 2026 World Cup
Jude Bellingham criticizes the quality of pitches at the Club World Cup and urges organizers to improve for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup Preparation and Selection Dilemmas
England's World Cup preparation under Thomas Tuchel is underway with upcoming matches against Andorra and Senegal. Tuchel faces selection di
Thomas Tuchel Addresses Jude Bellingham's On-Field Attitude and the Need for Positive Channeling
Thomas Tuchel discusses Jude Bellingham's on-field attitude, emphasizing the need to channel his intensity towards winning and not intimidat
Assessing England's Progress Under Thomas Tuchel Ahead of World Cup
England's performance under Thomas Tuchel is questioned by fans and critics as the World Cup approaches, with concerns about regression and
Thomas Tuchel Urges England Fans to Be Patient Against Andorra
Thomas Tuchel advises England fans to be patient and not have high expectations when facing Andorra in a World Cup qualifier.
England's U21 Euros Squad Update: Delap Out, Bellingham In
Liam Delap is not selected for England's Under-21 squad for the European Championship as he moves to Chelsea, while Jobe Bellingham remains
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.