England National Football Team Update
In a significant update for the England national football team, manager Thomas Tuchel has included both Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham in his squad for the upcoming international fixtures set for November. This decision comes after a brief absence for both players during the October matches. Notably, Bellingham was excluded last month despite his recovery from injury and subsequent performances with Real Madrid, though Tuchel has indicated there was no rift between him and the young star.
Player Selections
Foden, who has been performing exceptionally well for Manchester City, returns to the international scene after a long hiatus, having last donned an England shirt in March. Meanwhile, among the unexpected selections is Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, alongside Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, who has also made the cut.
However, not all familiar names are included this time. Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly misses out due to limited playing time at the club, while Nico O’Reilly from Manchester City and Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur have secured spots as recognized full-backs. There’s no place for Danny Welbeck, despite his impressive goal-scoring record this season. Additionally, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins was also left out, leading to speculation that Tuchel is opting for Marcus Rashford, who is expected to step in as a secondary option to Harry Kane should the captain require support.
Upcoming Matches
England is poised to finalize its World Cup qualifying endeavors with two crucial matches: one at Wembley against Serbia on Thursday followed by an away game in Albania next Sunday. Tuchel’s squad earned their World Cup berth last month, becoming the first European team to do so with a convincing 5-0 triumph over Latvia.
Selected Squad
The selected squad comprises:
- Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle United).
- Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City).
- Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).
- Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).
This squad reflects Tuchel’s strategic thinking as England prepares for an important chapter in the lead-up to the World Cup.
