jude bellingham England manager Thomas Tuchel recalled Phil Foden on Friday for the World Cup qualifier against Serbia and Albania.
Two of the most talented attacking midfielders in the country. left behind Tuchel stressed the need for a strong team spirit in camp, warning that there are “no guarantees” for superstar players.
Bellingham has started all five of Real Madrid’s games since the last international break, scoring in three of them, and appears to have made a full recovery after missing the start of the season due to shoulder surgery.
Foden is back to his best form at Manchester City, scoring twice in Wednesday’s Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.
“I think both of their recent contributions to the club have been invaluable,” Tuchel said. “They are playing regularly and played a big role in the success of the recent matches between Real and City. They are regularly scoring decisive goals. I am happy that they have returned to us in good form and form.”
England is already qualified In preparation for the World Cup, coach Tuchel’s team secured first place in their group with a 5-0 victory over Latvia in October, improving their qualifying record to six wins from six matches.
That season included a 5-0 win over Serbia, with impressive performances under Tuchel in the absence of Bellingham and Foden and Morgan Rodgers playing in the number 10 position.
Tuchel explained that he would choose the same team he chose last month if England had not yet qualified, which shows Bellingham and Foden still have work to do to regain their places in the starting XI.
“It’s the same headline. I ask for more of the same and to build on what we have already built,” Tuchel said. “Come with the same energy.
“If we had to win both games, we would have picked the same team. If it had been a playoff for a spot in the World Cup, we would have picked the same team.”
The Bournemouth midfielder has been called up for the first time. alex scott And while Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton was called up, Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins were not available.
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