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Tuchel: Bellingham is better when he plays with a 'bit of rage'

England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained that midfielder Jude Bellingham performs at his highest level when provoked, noting that the young star actively seeks out competitive friction to ignite his intensity on the pitch. Ahead of an upcoming fixture against the Czech Republic, Tuchel addressed Bellingham's fiery on-field persona, including an incident involving Real Madrid colleague Marc Cucurella, emphasizing that international loyalties are temporarily forgotten during matches.

Despite concerns regarding a busy schedule and the need to consult medical staff, the national team coach praised the player's relentless style and recently acknowledged him as the country's top performer for consecutive seasons following a narrow Nations League defeat to Spain.

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