Jude Bellingham says England’s camp at Euro 2024 in Germany had problems “off the pitch,” despite the team reaching the final where they were beaten by Spain. Speaking from inside England’s setup in the United States, the midfielder argues the squad did not connect “as well as it could have,” suggesting internal unity and cohesion were not as strong as they could have been.
The comments come as England look ahead to the World Cup, with attention also on how manager Gareth Southgate’s squad culture is developing. Bellingham contrasts the situation in 2024 with the approach described by Germany’s former coach Thomas Tuchel, who has spoken about building a “brotherhood” within a team—an idea Bellingham says was not present at the European Championship.
Some outlets also note that England’s overall performances were viewed as cautious, which contributed to broader criticism during the tournament. The reports, however, keep Bellingham’s remarks focused on internal matters rather than match specifics, describing them as “not right” or “a little bit wrong” off the pitch.
