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2025October › 03

Tuchel

9 months ago

  • Real Madrid midfielder left out of latest England squad

  • Bukayo Saka recalled for Wales and Latvia games

Thomas Tuchel has said the best ­players do not always make the best team and suggested Jude Bell…

IAN LADYMAN: The England manager has sent shockwaves across the game by refusing to recall fit-again Bellingham for this month's friendly against Wales and World Cup qualifier in Latvia.
Thomas Tuchel's decision to ignore Jude Bellingham's desire to be in his England squad shows he will not get star treatment, writes Phil McNulty.
IAN LADYMAN: Tuchel's decision to leave him out has not been made on medical advice - it is a football decision - and has therefore sent a clear message to him in terms of what he expects.
Thomas Tuchel says he has "no problem" with Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden or Jack Grealish after leaving them out of his England squad.
Thomas Tuchel has revealed the reasons as to why Jude Bellingham has not been called up for this month's England squad, despite the midfielder now back fit.
The 30-year-old has flourished since sealing a loan move from Manchester City to Merseyside and recently said to be back enjoying his football.
Thomas Tuchel will name his latest England squad on Friday and it may be the toughest he has had to decide on since taking charge.
Thomas Tuchel may well have groaned when Jude Bellingham was named England player of the year this week. He will name the Messiah in his squad on Friday, but he has no room for the Complex.

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