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Dom Smith

England boss Thomas Tuchel apologises to Jude Bellingham for 'repulsive' comment

Sidelined: Jude Bellingham will not play for England next week after shoulder surgery - (The FA via Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel has apologised for the upset caused by describing Jude Bellingham’s behaviour as “repulsive”, and says he said sorry to the England star after realising he had used the wrong word.

Speaking live on radio the morning after England were stunned 3-1 by Senegal in a friendly in Nottingham in June, Tuchel was asked about Bellingham’s temperament after the Real Madrid star was seen booting a drinks cooler in frustration after the final whistle at the City Ground.

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