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Should Bellingham aims to earn his place into England’s best team, the smart move to do away with the unnecessary reactions. His reaction after noticing that he was going up after a match of uneven play in Tirana was unacceptable.

"I prefer not to make more out of it but I stand by my words 'behaviour is key' and respect towards the players who substitute on," stated Tuchel. "Choices are taken and you must accept them as a player."

Bellingham has to learn. It was unnecessary for an outburst. Harry Kane had just put England leading by two in a meaningless match, the game had six minutes to go and Bellingham, after a below-par performance, was just shown a yellow for fouling an opponent. This was hardly a questionable change. Indeed it would have been foolish for the manager to leave Bellingham on because there was a chance he would be suspended of the first match of the tournament by receiving a second caution.

Shifting Focus Upon Himself

But Bellingham made himself the center of attention. No one could overlook the young midfielder's disappointment upon understanding that he was going to make way for Morgan Rogers. He flung his arms in the air and while he exchanged a handshake after making his way to the bench it was clear that Tuchel did not appreciate it.

This is the challenge that Bellingham must overcome. He applauded Marcus Rashford for delivering the cross for Harry Kane to score his second of the night, but the rest was counterproductive. It's not like arguing was going to change Tuchel’s mind. The coach has stressed repeatedly respecting team hierarchies and the value of acting professionally.

Under Scrutiny

He, left out of last month’s squad, is being watched carefully upon his return to the fold in the current camp. Essentially he was being assessed and he hasn't helped his case through his behavior to being taken off as the national team completed a flawless qualification run by defeating a spirited effort from the Albanian team.

Tactics and Formation

It means opinions are divided on how the team operate most effectively with Bellingham in the team. The performance was not definitive. Tuchel tried new things by the coach in the beginning. He has provided England organization and direction over the past few matches, employing a holding player, a box-to-box player, an attacking midfielder and dedicated wide players, but it felt different in this match. The young defender was given his first cap, Wharton made his first start at this level and the role of John Stones as an auxiliary midfielder gave a similar look to the Manchester club's historic treble-winning side.

Inconsistent Display

Bellingham had ups and downs. He created an opportunity for Eberechi Eze in the latter period but frequently appeared overly eager to shine. Several rushed, misplaced passes. There was a needless bit of aggro with a rival player early on. England's play was messy for much of the second half. One Albania chance came after Bellingham squandered possession. The yellow card came after he was dispossessed to Broja and fouled Broja.

Squad Strength Shows

Finally the squad's strength was decisive. Tuchel threw on the Manchester City player, who seemed better suited to the role in which Bellingham operated during the first half, and the Arsenal winger. Later Saka whipped in a corner for Harry Kane to open the scoring. It highlighted that set pieces will be crucial in the upcoming tournament.

Connection Remains

Still, though, the focus was on Bellingham. The excellence of Rashford’s assist for Kane’s header was a little lost amid the drama of the player change. When the match concluded, everyone was watching him. Tuchel came over to his side and pushed Bellingham towards the English fans. The bond between them is not broken. Tuchel hasn't decided to abandon the player just yet. However, whether he is willing to give him a starring role remains in doubt.