Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has urged England to ensure their focus extends beyond star midfielder Jude Bellingham, stressing that long-term success depends on collective strength rather than individual brilliance.

Bellingham has been in exceptional form for both club and country, earning widespread praise for his performances and rapidly establishing himself as one of the most influential players in world football. However, Tuchel believes that while the 22-year-old remains a generational talent, England must build a system that allows the entire team to flourish, not just revolve around one player.

“Jude is an outstanding footballer with incredible maturity and presence,” Tuchel said. “But no team should ever depend on one individual, no matter how talented. England have a strong pool of players and a manager capable of creating a balanced unit — that’s what will make the difference in the big moments.”

Tuchel’s comments come amid ongoing debate about England’s tactical setup ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Many analysts have noted that Bellingham’s advanced role has been central to England’s creativity, but Tuchel’s perspective underlines the importance of distributing responsibility across the squad.

The German tactician, known for his detailed approach to team structure and dynamics, emphasized that success at the highest level is always built on cohesion and adaptability rather than star power alone.

“In modern football, even the best players need the right framework around them,” he added. “Bellingham can be the heart of the team, but he needs others to share the load if England are to achieve consistency and control against top opponents.”

Tuchel’s remarks serve as both praise and a reminder — that while Bellingham continues to shine, England’s hopes of major tournament success will depend on the strength and unity of the entire squad.