SportFootballJude BellinghamJude Bellingham is expected to play a crucial role at the World Cup for England and he has spoken out on the mood in camp ahead of the Three Lions’ opener against Croatia07:42, 12 Jun 2026Jude Bellingham claims everyone ‘needs to feel loved’ for England to have a successful World Cup this year. The Three Lions are just five days away from kicking off their tournament against Croatia in Dallas.‌There has been a slight debate over Bellingham’s position in the side ahead of that game, with some suggesting that Morgan Rogers should start instead. Boss Thomas Tuchel has also suggested that the Real Madrid star’s spot is not assured and claimed that Bellingham cannot win the World Cup on his own.‌Bellingham has now spoken out and claimed that the atmosphere within camp has to be spot on, with every player needing to be aware that they are appreciated. Speaking on England’s Lions’ Den show, he said: "At the Euros we got some things a little bit wrong off the pitch.‌"I don't feel like the group connected as well as it could have for a number of reasons. Expectation was part of it - we had done well in 2018 and done well in Qatar [for the 2022 World Cup] and when it came to that tournament we were seen as one of two or three teams that should win it.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page"We were not playing particularly well so even when we were winning you didn't get the feeling you were as happy as you should be.‌"There has to be that element of relentless and wanting to win but it is the nature of football that wins go out of the system quickly and we should hold on to that moment a little more."I think this time round having those experiences... and knowing, for example, that the guy who scores the winning goal in the World Cup final isn't always the one you'd bet your house on so you've always got to be ready, everyone's got to feel loved and feel a huge part of the team. The other thing is just to enjoy it."‌Bellingham, 22, already has 48 England caps to his name, having made his debut as a 17-year-old. He started every game in Qatar in 2022, scoring once against Iran.Bellingham was equally as crucial at the Euros two years later as England reached the final against Spain. He netted twice in that tournament as he scored the winner against Serbia in the Three Lions’ opening game, while he also fired home a key late equaliser against Slovakia in the last 16.Following their clash with Croatia, Tuchel’s England will turn their attention to their following group games against Ghana and Panama.Article continues belowJoin our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Thomas TuchelEngland football teamJude BellinghamFIFA World CupWorld Cup 2026