Reflecting on England\u2019s campaign in Germany, where they reached the final but came under scrutiny for a series of underwhelming performances, Bellingham said the atmosphere within the squad was not ideal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAt the Euros, I think we got a few things wrong off the pitch. I don't feel the group connected as well as it could have for a number of reasons,\u201d Bellingham said while speaking to Lions\u2019 Den as quoted by Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England arrived at the tournament among the favourites to lift the trophy, but often struggled to hit top form, leading to growing criticism even as results went their way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe were seen as one of two or three teams that could win it, but we weren't playing well, which doesn't help. So even when we were winning, we didn't get the feeling that we were as happy as we should be,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Real Madrid midfielder admitted that the memories of the tournament still leave him uncomfortable. \u201cI still remember how I was feeling at the time. It always makes me feel a bit uncomfortable because it was such a bad situation,\u201d Bellingham added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Now preparing for England\u2019s World Cup campaign under new head coach Thomas Tuchel, Bellingham is in contention for a starting role against Croatia on June 17 after impressing in Wednesday\u2019s warm-up win over Costa Rica.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 22-year-old also spoke about his close friendship with Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, who is competing with him for a place in the side. \u201cHe is a top guy. He can get along with anyone and have conversations with anyone. He can be a bit loud. We have debates that turn into arguments a lot, but we get on like brothers, to be fair,\u201d Bellingham said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Tuchel initially viewed both players as contenders for the same position, Bellingham believes their versatility has increased their chances of featuring together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 22-year-old also spoke about his close friendship with Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, who is competing with him for a place in the side. \u201cHe is a top guy. He can get along with anyone and have conversations with anyone. He can be a bit loud. We have debates that turn into arguments a lot, but we get on like brothers, to be fair,\u201d Bellingham said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Bellingham is expected to play a big role in England's FIFA World Cup campaign as the European nation looks to end their 60-year trophy drought.<\/p>\r\n\r\n