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Tuchel urges Bellingham to play with more 'rage'

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Jude Bellingham performs better when he plays with anger, urging the midfielder to channel that emotion on the pitch.

By The Lumen desk · Sept 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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What we know
1 Thomas Tuchel is the England manager.
2 Tuchel said Jude Bellingham plays better when angry or with 'rage,' according to multiple outlets.
3 GB News reported Tuchel specifically told Bellingham to 'get angry.'

England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged Jude Bellingham to play with more 'rage,' saying the midfielder's performances improve when he taps into that emotion, according to multiple outlets.

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Tuchel reportedly told Bellingham to 'get angry' to get the best out of him, according to GB News.

The comments come as Tuchel continues to assess how to maximize Bellingham's contributions for England.

How each side covered it

Center

2 outlets
  • Center outlets reported Tuchel urging Bellingham to play with 'rage.'
  • Coverage framed the comment as management advice ahead of England matches.

“Tuchel urges Bellingham to play with 'rage'” — France 24

Right

2 outlets
  • Right-leaning outlets highlighted Tuchel's phrase telling Bellingham to 'get angry.'
  • The Times reported Tuchel's assessment that Bellingham performs better with rage.

“Jude Bellingham is better if he plays with rage” — The Times

Questions readers ask

What did Thomas Tuchel say about Jude Bellingham?

Thomas Tuchel said Jude Bellingham is better when he plays with 'rage' or anger, urging the England midfielder to channel that emotion, according to multiple outlets.

Who are Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham?

Thomas Tuchel is the manager of the England national football team, and Jude Bellingham is an England midfielder.

What did center and right-leaning outlets focus on?

Both center and right-leaning outlets focused on Tuchel's comments urging Bellingham to play with anger or 'rage' to improve his performance.

Sources · 4 outlet reports

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