WORLD CUP | Tuchel Backs Bellingham Ahead of Semi-Final vs Argentina

Thomas Tuchel has dismissed any rift with Jude Bellingham ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, according to Yahoo Sports. The England head coach held a clear-the-air meeting with the squad after Bellingham appeared to dismiss Tuchel's criticism of the team's quarter-final win over Norway with a "whatever" response. Tuchel said he spoke to the whole team to move forward and praised Bellingham as a "world-class player" who scored twice against Norway. The semi-final is set for Wednesday in Atlanta.