Topics: Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham, England, FIFA World Cup, Football
Thomas Tuchel has spoken out after Jude Bellingham's reaction to being substituted was spotted during England's 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Albania.
England secured victory in Tirana to become the first team in European World Cup qualifying history to win every group match without conceding a goal.
It took them until the 74th minute to take the lead through captain Harry Kane, who scored his 77th goal for the Three Lions.
As well as extending his advantage as England's record goalscorer, he also overtook Pele's tally for Brazil by adding his 78th goal on 82 minutes.
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Tuchel elected to make a host of changes to his starting XI from the 2-0 win over Serbia, with Eberechi Eze, Jarrod Bowen, Jarell Quansah and Adam Wharton among those given the opportunity to start.
Jude Bellingham was also restored to the XI after starting the Serbia victory on the bench.
By the 84th minute, the Real Madrid midfielder was on a yellow card - with a second one meaning he would miss England's opening group stage match at the World Cup as suspensions carry over.
Tuchel, therefore, decided to substitute him in place of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
As he was being substituted, BBC Radio 5 Live commentator Stephen Warnock noted that Bellingham was 'furious that he is coming off the pitch'.
Former Liverpool full-back Warnock added: "He is looking at Thomas Tuchel to say, 'Why? Why am I coming off?' He is absolutely livid."
The England midfielder did, however, applaud the travelling fans before then shaking hands with Tuchel on the touchline as he returned to the bench.
Tuchel was asked about Bellingham's initial reaction during his post-match media duties, with the German stating that he would 'review' the incident.
"I don't want to make more of out it but I stick to my words - behaviour is key, and respect towards the team-mates who come in," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"Decisions are made and you have to accept it as a player. Morgan Rogers was for sure not happy when he couldn't start today, because he deserves to play for us and he wants to play all the time.
"I have to review it. I saw he [Bellingham] was not happy. I don't want to make it bigger at the moment than it is.
"My words stand. We are about standards, level and commitment to each other and respect to each other. We will not change a decision just because someone waves their arms."
