Tuchel actually figured it out: Bellingham's not just a midfielder anymore

The kid's just 23, but he's already bagged more goals here than his last two tournaments *combined*. Sky Sports said it. Don't take my word for it. The reason's simple, if not exactly genius: Tuchel's pushed him up, told him to drift. Bellingham's not a box-to-box midfielder anymore. He's a proper No. 10. A forward, basically.

This new gig? It's paying off. Big time. Bellingham's getting 2.67 scoring chances every 90 minutes. That's a massive leap from the 0.8 he managed at Euro 2024, or even the 1.08 back in the 2022 World Cup. His expected goals? Up too. More chances. Better chances. Simple as that.

Important goals, too. Three of his four have been openers. Puts England ahead. Shows he's got ice in his veins when it matters. And he's got something cooking with Harry Kane. You saw it against Mexico: they ran riot, linking up for a two-goal masterclass. They just *get* each other.

Sky Sports even put him fifth in their Power Rankings. Above Kane, mind you. Imagine that. With Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson actually doing their jobs shielding the back four, Bellingham's been set free. Playing right up there with the striker. He still tracks back, sure, but he's not glued to midfield. Neville called him 'unbelievable.' Said he's 'on another level' right now. Can't argue with that.

Tuchel finally got smart. Switched up the formation. Changed roles. And *poof*. Bellingham. Simple.