England fitness update, why Bellingham and Tuchel are bringing out the best of each other & a semi-final preview

England fitness update, why Bellingham and Tuchel are bringing out the best of each other & a semi-final preview

July 13, 2026 · 13 min

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Hayley McQueen and Michael Bridge discuss the latest updates on England's fitness and the dynamics between Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel ahead of the semi-finals.

Hayley McQueen is joined by Michael Bridge to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup. As England return to training ahead of the semi-finals we get a fitness update from our reporter Rob Dorsett in Kansas City. We also get the thoughts of Gary Neville who says it's a godo thing for England that Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham disagreed with each other over the side's performance against Norway. Plus, we look ahead to Tuesday's semi-final between France and Spain. - •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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