June 12, 2026
By Adegboyega Adeleye
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has called for unity and togetherness within the Three Lions squad as they begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, days after manager Thomas Tuchel warned that no player is guaranteed a starting place.
Bellingham, one of England’s biggest stars heading into the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, said every member of the squad must feel valued if the team is to end its long wait for World Cup glory.
England open their campaign against Croatia next Wednesday in Arlington, Texas, hoping to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966 after falling short in recent major tournaments.
