England manager Thomas Tuchel told reporters on Tuesday that the Three Lions must rely on teamwork rather than individual brilliance for their World Cup debut against Croatia on June 24. He highlighted the fierce competition for the No. 10 role between Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers,and warned that winger Bukayo Saka is still managing an Achilles issue .

Bellingham vs Rogers: The No. 10 battle shaping the midfield

Tuchel said England have already proved they can win without Bellingham, noting the midfielder’s “amazing form” but stressing that “no‑one will win this World Cup alone”. The German coach declined to confirm whether the Manchester City playmaker will start, leaving the decision open as Rogers impressed during qualifying.. according to the report, Rogers appears to have the edge, but Tuchel kept his cards close to his chest.

Saka’s Achilles injury limits his minutes

The Arsenal winger, who featured in the Champions League final before being withdrawn, is still not at 100 percent, Tuchel explained. Saka has only completed one full 90‑minute match since his March injury, and the coach expects him to be managed carefully in the warm‑up against Costa Rica and the opening match. “He is still getting there, playing through discomfort,” Tuchel said, adding that Arsenal took good care of him and England will do the same.

Tuchel stresses depth for a possiible nine‑game run

Emphasising the tournament’s length, Tuchel warned that England will need contributions from all 26 squad members across a potential nine‑match campaign. he highlighted that some players will start, others will come off the bench, and a few may be needed in extra‑time or penalties. “We will not go through the tournament with 10 players,” he told the press, underscoring the importance of versatility and collective effort.

Kane’s cheeky cricket tweet lifts squad morale

Captain Harry Kane injected humour into the preparations, posting a tongue‑in‑cheek X message to the England cricket team about the Ben Stokes saga, accompanied by a photo of himself batting and bowling in Florida.. The light‑hearted gesture, reported by the source, signals a relaxed mood within the camp as they fine‑tune tactics.

Will Rogers start over Bellingham? The lingering selection question

Two specific uncertainties remain: whether Morgan Rogers will be handed the No. 10 jersey over Jude Bellingham, and how much playing time Saka will receive given his lingering injury. Tuchel has not disclosed his final lineup, leaving fans and pundits to speculate on the exact midfield configuration for the June 24 clash.