🔗 Share this article Thomas Tuchel Criticizes Wembley Crowd Support Following Dominant Wales Victory. Thomas Tuchel shared his regret that the England team did not get more backing from the home crowd during their commanding 3-0 friendly victory on Thursday evening. Tuchel was pleased to see his squad maintain their winning momentum, with goals from Rogers, Watkins, and Saka inside the first 20 minutes settling the match. However, he was unhappy with the mood at the iconic venue. “With limited training days to get ready against a drilled team and we did very well,” Tuchel commented. “We could have been five goals ahead at the break. We couldn’t score the fourth and fifth ones. There was little noise. There was no support back from the stands. Our team gave their all to win.” “What more can you give in 20 minutes? We didn’t let them escape. If you hear just Wales fans for 30 minutes, it’s sad because the squad deserved better encouragement today.” “I stand by this statement. We cannot do more than being three goals up in a rivalry match. I hoped for a little more support in phases where it is challenging.” “After halftime, to cheer us on, there was a bit too much backing for the opposition. It might have aided us to recharge, but it is what it is and so be it.” Selection Choices Justified by Performance Apart from potentially starting a fight with supporters, Tuchel also caused a stir by omitting Bellingham and Foden from his squad. However the decision was validated by Rogers impressing again in the No 10 position and scoring his first international goal. “He is what he is,” the head coach noted. “He operates as an attacking midfielder and he is fighting for his place.” Wales Manager Hopes for Lessons from Defeat Craig Bellamy hopes that his team, who host a strong Belgian side in a important qualifying match on Monday, improve after their disappointing first-half display. “This is why I scheduled this match,” Bellamy commented. “I wanted to assess our standing. What are our ambitions? Who do we want to be? This performance gives me motivation.” Injury Concern for Watkins Watkins was withdrawn at the break after clattering into a goalpost and will be a doubt when England face Latvia in Riga in a World Cup qualifying match on next week.