TUCHEL TO SWAY JUDE

Boss says keeping star's emotions in check is key Boss says keeping star's emotions in check is key

- SIMON MULLOCK

THOMAS TUCHEL aims to channel Jude Bellingham’s emotions in a bid to establish the midfielder as England’s main man.

Bellingham’s passions can sometimes get the better of him - and Tuchel also feels that the Real Madrid superstar is so desperate to be at his very best that he often takes too much responsibility on his young shoulders.

But the Three Lions boss has made it clear that it took the 21-year-old just 90 minutes against Albania on Friday night to convince him that he’s a player he can build his team around as he looks to plot a qualifying route to next year’s World Cup.

Tuchel said: "Jude is a key player for us - and will be a key player for us.

"He is always happy to take the responsibility, but he's also a team player who is absolutely open to give everything for the team.