World Cup digest: France's Konate signs for Real Madrid

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There were questions surrounding Bellingham's inclusion in Tuchel's squad for the tournament in North America after missing the September and October camps through injury. That absence followed last summer's international window which ended in Tuchel saying his mother found Bellingham's behaviour "repulsive", while his ability to buy into Tuchel's "brotherhood" has also come under scrutiny.

"For me personally, it was nice to put some of the noise aside and just show my country and my team-mates how committed I am to help us try to win football matches," he told BBC Sport. "To contribute, to help my team and help my country is one of the biggest honours and regardless of the noise outside, that honour doesn't change for me at all.

"I have got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder. "I know that it's part of being a footballer and I don't hold a grudge against anyone who says bad things about me because sometimes I do deserve it.