Jude Bellingham has been accused of making an X-rated comment by Ghana's manager, Carlos Queiroz, after a fiery bust-up at half-time.
The confrontation was sparked when the Real Madrid midfielder avoided a booking for a challenge on Jerome Opoku near the technical areas just before the interval.
As players made their way towards the tunnel, the 22-year-old was involved in a war of words with opposition staff and the veteran Portuguese coach.
Morgan Rogers, a close friend of Bellingham who is also vying for a place in Thomas Tuchel's starting lineup, physically intervened to hold back his teammate as tensions escalated.
Queiroz, the 73-year-old former Manchester United assistant, accused Bellingham of using foul language during the heated exchange.
"He had a bad reaction with some bad names," the Ghana boss said.
The Portuguese coach insisted his primary concern was the welfare of his player following the tackle.
Queiroz explained: "My intention was to tell him to cool down with that tackle.
Jude Bellingham has been accused of making an X-rated comment by Ghana's manager
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"He went with his foot against my player. But my first goal was to cool down because I was worried that the player was not in 100 per cent health."
Queiroz dismissed the incident as typical football passion, adding: "In the middle of the emotional moment, these things are normal.
"He swears, and that created more tension. It's football, it's nothing special.
"One word created a bit of fire, but we cooled down. Football is not dancing in a saloon with tuxedos. It's not a show."
The England midfielder appeared to be engaged in a war of words at halftime
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Bellingham sought to downplay the confrontation after the match, despite receiving the man of the match award, which he suggested should have been given to a Ghanaian player.
The midfielder said: "It was just when I made a silly tackle, to be honest.
"I was trying to try to win the ball, and I followed for a little bit and caught the lad.
England dominated the statistics but could not find a goal | GETTY/GBNEWS"I spoke to him after, and then their bench jumped up trying to get me a yellow card."
He acknowledged recognising Queiroz from his Old Trafford days, stating: "So, I think their manager, I just recognised him.
"He's obviously the one who used to be at Manchester United, so great respect, and nothing but a competitive edge for both of us."
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