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Thomas Tuchel expressed his disappointment that the Three Lions team did not get stronger support from the home crowd during their impressive triumph over Wales on Thursday night.

The manager was happy to see his side maintain their winning momentum, with strikes from Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Bukayo Saka inside the initial stages deciding the game. But, he was not content with the energy at the national stadium.

“With limited training days to prepare against a organized team and we did very well,” the coach commented. “We could have been five goals ahead at half-time. We couldn’t score the fourth and fifth goals. There was little noise. There was no any energy from the crowd. We did everything to win.”

“How much more can you give in the first quarter? We didn’t let them get away. When you only hear just Wales fans for half an hour, it’s sad because the team deserved more support today.”

“I maintain this statement. We cannot do more than leading 3-0 in a derby. I would have wished for a bit more backing in phases where it becomes tough.”

“After halftime, to get behind us, there was excessive backing for the opposition. It could have helped us to refocus, but it is what it is and that is it.”

Selection Choices Justified by Display

Away from potentially starting a fight with fans, Tuchel also created controversy by omitting Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden from his squad. But the decision was backed up by Rogers delivering another standout performance in the attacking midfield role and scoring his maiden goal for his country.

“That’s his style,” Tuchel noted. “He operates as an attacking midfielder and he is vying for his place.”

Bellamy Hopes for Improvement from Defeat

The Wales manager expressed hope that his team, who host Belgium in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Monday, learn from their awful first-half display.

“That’s the reason I scheduled this game,” Bellamy commented. “I need to see our current level. What are our ambitions? Who do we want to be? This performance gives me drive.”

Injury Concern for Watkins

Watkins was taken off at the break after hitting a goalpost and will be a doubt when the national team play their next opponents in the Latvian capital in a qualifier on next week.