Bellingham Returns to England Squad
Thomas Tuchel will recall Jude Bellingham to the England squad on Friday. The Real Madrid midfielder was previously left out of last month's matches against Wales and Latvia, despite being available after recovering from shoulder surgery.
Tuchel’s Squad Philosophy
Tuchel has emphasized the importance of players being good teammates and fostering unity within the team. In June, he shared that his mother found some of Bellingham’s on-field behavior "repulsive," which raised doubts about including Bellingham in World Cup preparations.
“My mother found some of Bellingham’s on-field behaviour ‘repulsive.’” – Thomas Tuchel
Despite this, Tuchel praised the attitude of the players selected in Bellingham's absence and appeared ready to proceed without one of his most talented players.
Bellingham’s Recent Form and Selection
Recently, Bellingham has regained his form with Real Madrid. He will now be included in the squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Latvia later this month. He also stood out as one of the few good performers in Xabi Alonso’s side during the 1-0 defeat at Anfield against Liverpool.
Bellingham on England Call-Up
“It's not my call. I think you know whose call it is. I would love to be but it's not my call.” – Jude Bellingham, on his England selection chances
Author’s Summary
Despite past concerns over his attitude, Jude Bellingham’s improved form has earned him a recall to England’s squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers.