🔗 Share this article The England manager Expresses Disappointment Over Wembley Fan Atmosphere Despite Comfortable Win Over Wales. Thomas Tuchel shared his regret that the England team did not enjoy stronger encouragement from the Wembley crowd during their commanding friendly win against Wales on Thursday night. The manager was pleased to see his squad continue their strong performance, with goals from Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Bukayo Saka inside the initial stages effectively ending the contest. However, he was not content with the mood at the national stadium. “We had one and a half training days to get ready against a organized team and we did very well,” Tuchel stated. “It could have been five goals ahead at the break. We missed the additional ones. The stadium was silent. We didn’t get any energy from the stands. Our team gave their all to win.” “How much more can you provide in the first quarter? We didn’t let them escape. If you hear just Wales fans for 30 minutes, it’s disappointing because the team deserved better encouragement today.” “I support my words. We cannot do more than being 3-0 in a rivalry match. I hoped for a bit more backing in periods where it gets difficult.” “In the second half, to get behind us, there was a bit too much support for Wales. It could have helped us to recharge, but that’s football and so be it.” Squad Decisions Justified by Display Apart from risking a fight with supporters, Tuchel also caused a stir by omitting Bellingham and Phil Foden from his team selection. Yet the decision was backed up by Rogers impressing again in the attacking midfield role and getting his first international goal. “He is what he is,” Tuchel noted. “He operates as an attacking midfielder and he is competing for his spot.” Bellamy Seeks Lessons from Defeat Craig Bellamy hopes that Wales, who face Belgium in a crucial World Cup qualifier on next week, learn from their disappointing first-half display. “This is why I scheduled this game,” the manager stated. “I wanted to assess our standing. Where do we want to go? What is our identity? This performance gives me motivation.” Injury Concern for Watkins Watkins was withdrawn at half-time after hitting a goalpost and is a concern when the national team face their next opponents in Riga in a qualifier on Tuesday.