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Thomas Tuchel admits his own mother is 'repulsed' by Jude Bellingham's on-field antics as England boss urges Real Madrid star to channel his 'rage and fire' towards opponents

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  • Tuchel's mother "repulsed" by Bellingham's actions
  • England star urged to channel his fire
  • Frustrations spilled over after Senegal defeat
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Tuchel admitted Bellingham can be an "intimidating" presence around the England camp and that he may give off a bad impression to onlookers - but also stressed that he is enjoying coaching the midfielder, who he says must "channel his edge".

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    WHAT TUCHEL SAID

    Speaking to talkSPORT, Tuchel said: "How we can have the best version of him and the best acceptance that people understand what he is bringing to us, and that he is bringing a certain edge? Sometimes you see the rage, you see the hunger and the rage and the fire, and it comes out in a way that can be a bit repulsive, for example for my mother when she sits in front of the TV. In general we are very happy to have him. He is a special boy."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Bellingham was forced to calm down by skipper Harry Kane after seeing a late equaliser against Senegal ruled out on Tuesday. The midfielder was seen kicking a drinks cooler and roaring at the linesman after the match.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM?

    Bellingham is now set to fly out to USA to play for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup, with group stage fixtures against Al-Hilal, Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg coming up.