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 not yet made any final decisions regarding the players he plans to include.
### Tuchel to Connect with ‘Big Player’ Bellingham
When asked whether he will 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, and to the guys who get texts from me who are not in camp, because these players who are here now feel the reward, and it is necessary too that I stay in contact with the other guys.”
### Media’s Bellingham Obsession
Tuchel has also addressed the media’s intense focus on Bellingham, emphasizing that there are other players equally deserving of a spot in the squad. “We have Conor Gallagher, we have Trevoh Chalobah, we have Cole Palmer injured. So there are a lot of players out there who deserve to be with us,” he explained.
Despite this, teammates have admitted it’s been unusual not having Bellingham in camp recently.
### Confidence in Squad Togetherness
The England boss expressed confidence that the players already in his squads will embrace the spirit of togetherness. “It is not a punishment, they have not done anything wrong, and I feel that when I text them and speak to them, that everyone is keen to come back — this is how it has to be,” Tuchel stated.
He also stressed that he trusts more players beyond those currently in the squad.
### Looking Ahead: World Cup Optimism Grows
Tuchel’s next challenge is to prepare for the third international break in as many months. With England already assured of top spot in Group K, they have upcoming qualifiers at home against Serbia and away to Albania.
“We want to keep this thing going and we want to be competitive in the next two matches,” he said.
Tuchel hinted at a renewed belief within the camp that England could be genuine contenders for next summer’s World Cup in North America. The recent qualification marked the Three Lions’ eighth consecutive appearance in the tournament, making them the first European team to secure a spot with two games still remaining.
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, highlighting the strong foundation they have built ahead of the global event.
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