England manager Thomas Tuchel has dropped a bombshell, revealing that big-name players like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden could be left out of his World Cup squad if they don't step up their game.
In a seismic shift in his selection policy, the Germany-born coach has said he can't take to the World Cup all the No 10s who have featured for England in his eight matches so far. He named Bellingham, Foden, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Morgan Gibbs-White as the ones at risk of missing out.
Tuchel's new mantra is that pedigree alone isn't enough - he wants to see players "stepping up" and delivering when it matters most. This means that even star-studded players like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden could be left on the bench if they don't hit top form over the coming six months.
The news has sent shockwaves through the England camp, where many fans were holding out hope that Tuchel would stick to his traditional policy of picking established stars. But now it seems that he's willing to take a more ruthless approach, prioritizing players who can deliver under pressure.
Tuchel also warned that he won't hesitate to leave big-name players like Harry Kane behind unless they start producing consistently. The England captain has been struggling with form at club level, and his manager is not afraid to call him out on it.
The implications are significant - some of the biggest names in English football could be left on the sidelines if Tuchel gets his way. But for now, the focus is on those who can deliver. The question on everyone's lips is: who will make the cut?
In a seismic shift in his selection policy, the Germany-born coach has said he can't take to the World Cup all the No 10s who have featured for England in his eight matches so far. He named Bellingham, Foden, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Morgan Gibbs-White as the ones at risk of missing out.
Tuchel's new mantra is that pedigree alone isn't enough - he wants to see players "stepping up" and delivering when it matters most. This means that even star-studded players like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden could be left on the bench if they don't hit top form over the coming six months.
The news has sent shockwaves through the England camp, where many fans were holding out hope that Tuchel would stick to his traditional policy of picking established stars. But now it seems that he's willing to take a more ruthless approach, prioritizing players who can deliver under pressure.
Tuchel also warned that he won't hesitate to leave big-name players like Harry Kane behind unless they start producing consistently. The England captain has been struggling with form at club level, and his manager is not afraid to call him out on it.
The implications are significant - some of the biggest names in English football could be left on the sidelines if Tuchel gets his way. But for now, the focus is on those who can deliver. The question on everyone's lips is: who will make the cut?
. i mean, fair enough, pedigree isn't everything and these players need to show what they're made of. but it's still a bit scary thinking about some of the biggest stars like kane being left out if they're not on form 
. hopefully tuchel knows what he's doing and can get the best team out there for the world cup... fingers crossed 
he's like, straight up telling these big-name players that it's not just about showing up, but actually delivering when it matters most 
and honestly, it's kinda refreshing to see a manager who isn't afraid to call out his stars for not performing 
like, harry kane needs to step up his game or he'll be left behind, period 
. what if it's not just them who don't step up? anyone else could be at risk 
. and what about all the fans who have been supporting these players over the years? i hope tuchel's approach doesn't end up hurting the team's morale 
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. Tuchel seems to be willing to take a more ruthless stance, which might just push these players to up their game. But what's interesting is that this move also raises questions about the role of captaincy - will Kane still be able to lead by example, or will he need to prove himself all over again? 
. foden's got to step up too, he's been so inconsistent lately 
. anyways, it'll be interesting to see who makes the cut and who gets left behind 
. it's not like he's trying to be harsh or anything, just saying that you can't just rely on name alone to win tournaments. still, this could get interesting... especially with harry kane struggling to score goals 
️. Like, what's next? Is he gonna drop Harry Kane too? 
The thought of Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden sitting on the bench is crazy 
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. We don't need all these superstars playing poorly to win 
. The players need to step up their game if they wanna make it into the squad 
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i feel bad for harry kane too, he's been having a tough time with form and tuchel is holding him up to the same standard as everyone else 
it's not easy being called out, especially when you're one of the biggest names in football 
they're two of the best young players in england! what's going on with their heads? and harry kane, really? he's been struggling for ages, but tuchel's gonna leave him behind too? that's harsh 
I'm not surprised he's shaking things up, though - if you want to win a World Cup, you need players who can perform under pressure and consistently deliver. Those big-name stars like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are still young and developing their skills, so it's understandable that Tuchel wants them to step up their game.
but hey, good luck 2 u jude & phil 
. i'm low-key excited to see how this plays out, esp with bellingham and foden at risk of being left out 
! I mean, let's be real, they've been getting destroyed in tournaments and all that. It's time for some fresh blood and players who can bring the heat 
. Tuchel's got a point, pedigree alone isn't gonna cut it if you're not delivering on the big stage. And yeah, I get it, Kane's form has been meh lately 
. But it's good to see someone calling him out and making him prove himself again. Bring on the next six months of intense training and prep... can't wait to see who makes the cut 
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. Bring it on!