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If Jude Bellingham wants to force his way once again into England’s top squad, the smart move to eliminate the unnecessary reactions. His response upon realizing that he was being shown after an evening of inconsistency in Tirana was not good enough.

"I don’t want to make more out of it but I stick to my words 'behaviour is key' and respect for the players who enter the game," Tuchel said. "Substitutions happen and you have to accept it when you're on the field."

Bellingham has to learn. There was no need for a tantrum. Harry Kane had only moments earlier made it the Three Lions leading by two in a meaningless fixture, there were six minutes left and Bellingham, after a below-par performance, received a caution for a foul on Armando Broja. This could scarcely be called a debatable decision. Indeed it would have been unwise for the head coach to not substitute him given that it was possible he would rule himself out of the first match of the competition by picking up a second yellow card.

Drawing Attention to Himself

However, the player turned the spotlight on himself. It was impossible to miss the 22-year-old’s annoyance as he realized that his replacement was ready for another player. He flung his arms in the air and even though he exchanged a handshake after making his way to the touchline it was clear that Tuchel was not impressed.

This represents the hurdle for Bellingham. He congratulated his teammate for delivering the cross for the captain to head in the team's second, but the rest was counterproductive. It's not like complaining was going to change Tuchel’s mind. The German has repeatedly emphasized respecting team hierarchies and the importance of acting professionally.

Under Scrutiny

Bellingham, not included in the previous squad, has faced close inspection since coming back to the fold recently. Essentially he has been on trial and he hasn't helped his case by reacting to being taken off as the side wrapped up a flawless qualification run by defeating a tough opposition from their opponents.

Tactics and Formation

This implies it's unclear on if the team function at their best when Bellingham plays. The evidence here was open to interpretation. There was experimentation from Tuchel in the beginning. He has provided England structure and clarity over the past few matches, employing a No 6, a No 8, an attacking midfielder and dedicated wide players, but the approach changed in this match. The young defender was given his first cap, Wharton started for the first time at this level and the role of John Stones as an auxiliary midfielder gave a faint echo to City's historic treble-winning side.

Mixed Performance

His performance was inconsistent. He created an opportunity for Eze in the latter period but frequently appeared trying too hard. Several poorly executed passes. A pointless clash against an opponent in the early stages. The team looked disjointed after halftime. An opportunity for Albania resulted from Bellingham gave the ball away. The yellow card occurred when he was dispossessed by Broja and committed a foul on Broja.

Substitutes Decide

In the end England’s depth made the difference. The coach brought on Foden, who appeared more naturally fitted to the role in which Bellingham operated earlier in the match, and the Arsenal winger. In time Saka provided a corner for Kane to score the first goal. It was a reminder that set pieces will be crucial in the upcoming tournament.

Relationship Not Broken

Nevertheless, all talk was about Bellingham. The quality of Rashford's cross for Kane's goal was somewhat overlooked due to the fuss of the player change. At the end, everyone was watching the midfielder. The coach approached to his side and pushed the Real Madrid midfielder towards the away supporters. Their connection is not broken. Tuchel hasn't decided to give up on Bellingham yet. Yet whether he is willing to give him centre stage is still uncertain.