Jude Bellingham, now at Real Madrid, gave an interview from England's camp in Kansas City. The midfielder admitted to issues at Euro 2024: the squad lacked cohesion and did not connect as it could have. Despite being counted among three potential tournament winners, England played poorly, affecting morale even during victories.
Bellingham recalled his overhead kick against Slovakia in the last 16, when England narrowly avoided elimination. He says the goal saved the team, but he felt uncomfortable remembering it because the situation was poor. He remembers as a child watching Euros and World Cups where England crashed out against teams they shouldn't have lost to.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel emphasizes the importance of brotherhood in his squad for the 2026 World Cup. Bellingham agrees this was missing at Euro 2024. A new approach to building team unity could prove key to success at the World Cup if England can avoid the pitfalls of the previous tournament.