There were a few comments from England players as they arrived at the opulent XLR Executive Jet Centre in Birmingham. With an unbranded private plane waiting to take them to the Spanish Grand Prix, the gist of the remarks was that this was an early start.

Right on 83 minutes, England thought they had snatched a draw after Jude Bellingham lashed the ball home from close range. However, it was ruled out via VAR because of Levi Colwill's handball in the build-up. Cheikh Sabaly then grabbed Senegal's third goal in stoppage time.

Bellingham has so far only been capped by England at Under-21 level and was due to be part of their squad for this summer’s Euros before he joined Dortmund. “It works well in his family,” said Tuchel, with a smile, when asked about Bellingham moving to Dortmund.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has said he understands criticism of Jude Bellingham after the midfielder's emotions boiled over during the shock defeat to Senegal on Tuesday.

Bellingham was visibly frustrated after having a late goal ruled out by the VAR in England's friendly defeat by Senegal on Tuesday.

The European Under-21 Championship starts on Wednesday and England go in to the tournament in a position they have not been in since the 1980s - as reigning champions.