Gareth Southgate has long been known for his unassuming leadership style, which captivated the hearts of English football fans. However, since leaving as England boss, Southgate has spent more time waxing philosophical than searching for employment.
His latest foray into public life came in the form of a book titled "Dear England: Lessons in Leadership", where he positioned himself as an alpha-male icon who's got the last laugh. This persona is somewhat at odds with his earlier leadership style, which Southgate used to define with his soft-spoken approach and reluctance to make tough decisions.
In stark contrast to this, Thomas Tuchel has been establishing some hard rules for his England team. The former Chelsea boss was declared fit alongside Phil Foden but found himself excluded from the squad last month. Jude Bellingham's exclusion, in particular, sparked shockwaves among fans, as he had yet to be dropped since emerging as a precocious 16-year-old at Birmingham City.
Bellingham is both a leader and someone who appears to suffer from "main-character syndrome," which has resulted in him being seen as a player who's more of an individual than a team player. His all-action style frequently pulls the team out of shape, leading to disastrous performances where he, Foden, and Harry Kane all seemed to occupy the same space.
However, it was Tuchel who tackled the difficult subject of Bellingham's antics and provided a much-needed dose of steel. The German coach made it clear that he can't fit Bellingham into his team structure, citing that he needs specialists in certain positions, like wingers. This decision may have sent a message to Bellingham, who was previously considered untouchable.
The fact that Tuchel is willing to make tough decisions, even with high-profile players, sets him apart from Southgate's more coddling approach. Jamie Carragher praised the German coach for showing management that isn't afraid to stand up to his big-name stars and build a team around them, rather than just relying on individual brilliance.
For Bellingham, being part of England without being guaranteed starting spot will provide him with an incentive to perform well. The fact that he's not untouchable will also serve as a message from Tuchel that the manager prioritizes winning above all else. This new approach may be exactly what Bellingham and England need โ someone who isn't afraid to take tough decisions and build a team around talented players, rather than just relying on their individual brilliance.
His latest foray into public life came in the form of a book titled "Dear England: Lessons in Leadership", where he positioned himself as an alpha-male icon who's got the last laugh. This persona is somewhat at odds with his earlier leadership style, which Southgate used to define with his soft-spoken approach and reluctance to make tough decisions.
In stark contrast to this, Thomas Tuchel has been establishing some hard rules for his England team. The former Chelsea boss was declared fit alongside Phil Foden but found himself excluded from the squad last month. Jude Bellingham's exclusion, in particular, sparked shockwaves among fans, as he had yet to be dropped since emerging as a precocious 16-year-old at Birmingham City.
Bellingham is both a leader and someone who appears to suffer from "main-character syndrome," which has resulted in him being seen as a player who's more of an individual than a team player. His all-action style frequently pulls the team out of shape, leading to disastrous performances where he, Foden, and Harry Kane all seemed to occupy the same space.
However, it was Tuchel who tackled the difficult subject of Bellingham's antics and provided a much-needed dose of steel. The German coach made it clear that he can't fit Bellingham into his team structure, citing that he needs specialists in certain positions, like wingers. This decision may have sent a message to Bellingham, who was previously considered untouchable.
The fact that Tuchel is willing to make tough decisions, even with high-profile players, sets him apart from Southgate's more coddling approach. Jamie Carragher praised the German coach for showing management that isn't afraid to stand up to his big-name stars and build a team around them, rather than just relying on individual brilliance.
For Bellingham, being part of England without being guaranteed starting spot will provide him with an incentive to perform well. The fact that he's not untouchable will also serve as a message from Tuchel that the manager prioritizes winning above all else. This new approach may be exactly what Bellingham and England need โ someone who isn't afraid to take tough decisions and build a team around talented players, rather than just relying on their individual brilliance.
but now it seems like he's trying too hard to be the alpha-male type 
that approach doesn't really vibe with me. meanwhile, tuchel's all about being tough love 
and i think that's something england needs right now. bellingham's still got a lot to learn about playing for the team 
not just himself. tuchel's approach might be harsh but it'll push him to perform better in the long run 
maybe southgate can learn from tuchel's methods and find that balance between being soft-spoken and firm 
. And don't even get me started on his book - it sounds like he's trying way too hard to be some kind of alpha-male icon 
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. Now let's see if Bellingham can step up his game and be a real team player 
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! It's like, Gareth Southgate was all about being liked by everyone, but Tuchel is like "listen, we need to win, no matter what" 
. And Jude Bellingham needs that right now - he can't just be a one-man show and expect the team to perform well 
. I think it's time for him to grow up and realize he's not the only superstar on the pitch 
. Tuchel's approach might be harsh, but it's exactly what England needs - someone who can keep them honest and make tough decisions 
It's just not him, you know? And what's with all the ego in "Dear England"?? 
It seems out of character. On the other hand, Thomas Tuchel is doing his job - making tough decisions and building a team around talented players 
. That's exactly what England needed after Southgate's coddling approach 
he needs to call out these high-profile players for going rogue and make them feel like part of the squad not just superstars lol imagine southgate being like that with bellingham he'd get roasted by fans and pundits alike 
. meanwhile, tuchel is proving that you gotta be tough with the big-name players 
. i'm not saying bellingham isn't talented, but he does need to work on being a team player 
. maybe this is what england needs - someone who can balance individual brilliance with teamwork 
. anyway, it'll be interesting to see how bellingham responds to not being untouchable 
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, but now hes trying to be seen as some kinda alpha-male icon? yeah right... and what about England's actual performance under Southgate? they were decent at best. Tuchel is bringing a new level of discipline to the team, which cant be bad, especially with Bellingham's antics holding them back 
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. He's not afraid to make tough decisions and put his players in their place 
. That's what England needs right now โ someone who's willing to put the team first 
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. Bellingham needs a wake-up call, glad Tuchel is calling him out 
. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel is all about setting hard rules and prioritizing team success over individual brilliance 
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. It'll be interesting to see how this new approach affects Bellingham's performance and whether it'll help him become a more well-rounded player 
Southgate's book sounds like a bunch of navel-gazing nonsense. I mean, who writes a whole book about leadership when you're not even trying to coach anyone? 
. No one's more untouchable than the player who needs to be worked on 
