How Thomas Tuchel has helped unlock Jude Bellingham’s attacking potential for England – Between the Lines

England's strength lies in the collective according to Thomas Tuchel. "If any team has heart and belief, then it's this team," he said after the victory over Mexico. But Jude Bellingham, together with Harry Kane, is showing the value of star quality too.

The 23-year-old is hitting new heights for his country under Tuchel. His man-of-the-match performance in the last-16 tie at the Azteca Stadium showed his all-round importance to the side but it is in an attacking sense that he has made the biggest impact.

With four goals in five World Cup games, he has already beaten his total for the last two tournaments combined. He ranks behind only Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Kane and Ousmane Dembele in the race for the Golden Boot.

He is the highest-scoring midfielder at the tournament and has delivered at crucial moments too. Three of his goals - the first of his two against Mexico and his group-stage strikes against Croatia and Panama - have put Tuchel's side in front in games.