‘I like him as a No 9’: Bellingham a striking alternative for England, says Tuchel
England head coach Thomas Tuchel is exploring Jude Bellingham as a potential tactical alternative to Harry Kane in the striker position. Tuchel emphasized that while Kane is irreplaceable, the team must develop new attacking solutions to maintain depth.
Why it matters
This tactical shift highlights the evolving strategy of the England national football team as they look to manage their roster depth and prepare for future competitions.
Jude Bellingham wore the captain’s armband after coming off the bench against Czechia. Jude Bellingham wore the captain’s armband after coming off the bench against Czechia. England ‘I like him as a No 9’: Bellingham a striking alternative for England, says Tuchel Head coach sees Real Madrid man as an option up front
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Thomas Tuchel’s hunt for alternatives to Harry Kane has led to him identifying Jude Bellingham as an option at No 9 for England. Kane continued his remarkable scoring record in the 2-0 win against Czechia in the Nations League on Tuesday, moving to 87 goals in 123 international appearances with a late strike in Prague, but he has little cover up front.
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