By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 16, 2025, 02:04 AM
**Tuchel to Speak with Jude Bellingham Ahead of November International Camp**
England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that he will speak with Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham before finalizing his squad for the upcoming international camp in November. However, Tuchel has yet to make any decisions regarding the players he intends to include.
### Tuchel on Bellingham: “A Big and Important Player”
When asked whether he would reach out to Bellingham following this camp, Tuchel told Sky Sports News:
“I guess so, why not? Of course. He is a big player, an important player. I will speak to a lot of the guys, including those who get texts from me but are not currently in camp. These players who are here now feel the reward, and it is necessary that I stay in contact with the other guys.”
### Media’s Obsession with Bellingham
Tuchel also addressed the media’s strong focus on Bellingham, emphasizing that there are other worthy players deserving of squad inclusion.
He said, “We have Conor Gallagher, we have Trevoh Chalobah, Cole Palmer is injured. So there are a lot of players out there who deserve to be with us.”
Despite Bellingham’s recent absence in camp, teammates have admitted it has felt unusual not to have him around.
### Confidence in Squad Togetherness
The England boss expressed confidence in the players already part of his squad, believing they will naturally foster togetherness.
He explained, “It is not a punishment, they have not done anything wrong, and I feel that when I text them and speak to them, everyone is keen to come back. This is how it has to be.”
Tuchel also stressed that he trusts more players beyond those currently in the squad, highlighting the depth available to England.
### Looking Ahead: World Cup Ambitions Growing
Tuchel’s next challenge will be to prepare for the third international break in as many months. England, having already secured the top spot in Group K, face qualifiers at home against Serbia and away to Albania.
He stated, “We want to keep this thing going and we want to be competitive in the next two matches.”
The manager also hinted at a renewed belief in England’s potential as serious contenders for next summer’s World Cup in North America. This recent qualification marks England’s eighth consecutive appearance at the tournament, making them the first European team to secure a spot with two games still to play.
Harry Kane played a pivotal role in this achievement, scoring twice and helping England dominate their Baltic rivals. After the match, Tuchel praised his team’s dominance and aggression throughout the game.
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