US Edition'World Class' Man City Star Says Phil Foden Deserves to Be in England Squad Despite Thomas Tuchel Axe
Thomas Tuchel excluded Jude Bellingham despite his Player of the Year award, favoring players from his recent 5-0 win; Bellingham has 44 England caps and scored six goals.
- This morning, England manager Thomas Tuchel omitted Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from the squad for this month's Wales friendly at Wembley and Latvia World Cup qualifier.
- After last month's 5-0 win in Serbia, Thomas Tuchel, England manager, said he wanted to retain the September squad who impressed last month and kept largely the same players.
- At club level, Bellingham's recent minutes have been limited after shoulder surgery, with five appearances this season and 105 Real Madrid games featuring 66 goal involvements.
- The omission, coming two days after his player-of-the-year award, prompted uproar and questions over Tuchel's relationship with Jude Bellingham, while Jordan Henderson urged patience and called him 'world-class'.
- Tuchel said two weeks of training during the international period will help Jude Bellingham regain fitness, while England midfield depth and his club form will determine his return timing.
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Real Madrid's superstar has hardly played yet this season – and is therefore not considered for the next England national games. With his bid, Tuchel strengthens those national players who have recently convinced.
Jude Bellingham's closest England squad ally speaks out on shock axe by Thomas Tuchel - The Mirror
England head coach Thomas Tuchel sprung something of a surprise in electing NOT to call up Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham to his Three Lions squad for the matches against Wales and Latvia this month
Henderson Hails Bellingham Following Tuchel Snub
Jordan Henderson has reportedly claimed that England are a stronger team with the presence of Jude Bellingham. Bellingham, 22, returned to action with Real Madrid after a shoulder surgery, but Thomas Tuchel passed him over for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifying match in Latvia and Thursday’s friendly against Wales. According to The Sun, Henderson, who is Bellingham’s mentor, said: “The players know what Jude is like as a person and as a player “He i…
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