Gary Neville has come out in support of manager Thomas Tuchel following a post-match exchange between the England head coach and Jude Bellingham after England's World Cup victory over Norway.

The former England captain and pundit said he had "no problem" with the interaction between Tuchel and Bellingham, framing the moment as a natural dynamic between a manager and one of his biggest personalities in the squad.

Neville's take on big characters

Neville, speaking after the match, argued that the best managers are those who can handle strong characters — and that Tuchel's approach with Bellingham is exactly what elite coaching looks like at a major tournament.

The exchange drew attention in the aftermath of England's win, but Neville was clear in his assessment: a head coach managing a player of Bellingham's profile will inevitably have direct, frank conversations, and that should be seen as a sign of a healthy working relationship rather than discord.

England's victory over Norway moves them further into the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Bellingham continuing to establish himself as one of the central figures in Tuchel's plans throughout the tournament.