Tuchel: Bellingham thrives on a bit of rage

Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham is at his best when he plays with fire — and England may need it in Prague.

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What happened. Thomas Tuchel said Jude Bellingham plays better with "a bit of rage" after the midfielder impressed in England's 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain at Wembley. England now travel to face the Czech Republic on Tuesday.

• Bellingham was crowned England's Player of the Year for the second straight season.
• Tuchel said he would love to start Bellingham but will check with physios first.
• Tuchel insisted he will not put Bellingham at risk amid a tight match schedule.

“It's better if he plays with a bit of rage. It's what he does.”

— Thomas Tuchel

England fly to Prague on Monday ahead of Tuesday's Nations League clash with the Czech Republic.

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