🔗 Share this article Thomas Tuchel Questions Home Fan Atmosphere Following Dominant Win Over Wales. The England head coach voiced his sadness that the Three Lions team did not enjoy greater encouragement from the Wembley fans during their commanding triumph over Wales on Thursday night. Tuchel was pleased to see his side maintain their strong performance, with finishes from Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Saka inside the initial stages deciding the contest. But, he was displeased with the mood at the national stadium. “With limited sessions to get ready against a drilled team and we did very well,” Tuchel commented. “It could have been five goals ahead at half-time. We couldn’t score the additional goals. The stadium was silent. There was no any energy from the crowd. Our team gave their all to win.” “How much more can you provide in 20 minutes? We prevented them escape. If you hear just the Welsh supporters for 30 minutes, it’s disappointing because the squad earned more support today.” “I maintain this statement. There’s nothing more than leading 3-0 in a derby. I would have wished for a little more backing in periods where it becomes tough.” “In the second half, to get behind us, there was excessive support for Wales. It might have aided us to regain energy, but that’s football and that is it.” Selection Choices Justified by Display Apart from risking a dispute among supporters, Tuchel also raised eyebrows by leaving out Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden from his team selection. Yet the choice was justified by Morgan Rogers excelling in the No 10 position and getting his first international goal. “He is what he is,” Tuchel said. “He operates as an attacking midfielder and he is fighting for his spot.” Bellamy Seeks Lessons from Defeat Craig Bellamy hopes that his team, who face Belgium in a key qualifying match on Monday, learn from their disappointing performance in the opening period. “That’s the reason I wanted this friendly,” Bellamy commented. “I need to see our standing. Where do we want to go? Who do we want to be? Today fills me with drive.” Injury Concern for Watkins Ollie Watkins was withdrawn at the break after clattering into a goalpost and will be a doubt when the national team face their next opponents in Riga in a qualifier on next week.