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Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham has ‘gone up a level’ since the World Cup as he lavishes praise on star man after England’s 7-0 rout of Croatia

Thomas Tuchel hailed Jude Bellingham after another scintillating night in an England shirt, believing that the Real Madrid superstar has gone up another level in recent months.

By JACK GAUGHAN · Daily Mail

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:45 PM

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Thomas Tuchel praised Jude Bellingham for reaching another level following England's 7-0 victory over Croatia.
England defeated Croatia 7-0, with Bellingham scoring one goal and providing three assists.
Bellingham became the first England midfielder with four goal involvements in a match since David Platt in 1993.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Jude Bellingham after the midfielder recorded one goal and three assists in a 7-0 victory against Croatia. Tuchel stated that the 23-year-old Real Madrid star has taken his game to another level in recent months, emphasizing the need to continually develop and improve in football.

Bellingham created eight chances during the match, including assisting Bukayo Saka's goal just before halftime. He became the first England midfielder to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993, earning additional praise from teammate Saka and pundit Roy Keane.

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