🔗 Share this article Thomas Tuchel Questions Wembley Fan Atmosphere Following Emphatic Win Over Wales. The England head coach expressed his regret that the Three Lions team did not enjoy more encouragement from the home spectators during their decisive friendly win against Wales on Thursday night. The manager was happy to see his squad continue their winning momentum, with strikes from Morgan Rogers, Watkins, and Saka inside the first 20 minutes effectively ending the contest. However, he was displeased with the energy at the iconic venue. “We had one and a half sessions to prepare against a organized team and we excelled,” the coach remarked. “It could have been five goals ahead at half-time. We missed the additional ones. There was little noise. We didn’t get any energy from the stands. We did everything to win.” “What more can you give in the first quarter? We prevented them get away. When you only hear just the Welsh supporters for half an hour, it’s disappointing because the squad deserved greater backing today.” “I maintain my words. We cannot do more than being three goals up in a rivalry match. I would have wished for a greater support in periods where it becomes tough.” “After halftime, to cheer us on, there was a bit too much support for Wales. It could have helped us to regain energy, but that’s the way it went and that is it.” Selection Choices Justified by Display Away from risking a fight with fans, Tuchel also raised eyebrows by excluding Bellingham and Foden from his team selection. However the decision was validated by Rogers impressing again in the attacking midfield role and getting his maiden goal for his country. “He is what he is,” the head coach explained. “He operates as an attacking midfielder and he is fighting for his spot.” Bellamy Seeks Improvement from Loss Craig Bellamy hopes that Wales, who face Belgium in a key qualifying match on next week, learn from their poor first-half display. “That’s the reason I scheduled this friendly,” Bellamy commented. “I need to see our current level. Where do we want to go? What is our identity? Today fills me with motivation.” Injury Concern for Striker Watkins was substituted at the break after hitting a goalpost and is a concern when the national team play Latvia in the Latvian capital in a World Cup qualifying match on next week.