2 w. ago ‘We have to think outside the box’ – Thomas Tuchel reveals plan for England ‘bomb squad’ at World Cup 2026

THOMAS TUCHEL is urging his "angry" subs to carry England to World Cup glory. The Three Lions boss admits he will enrage stars who start on the bench in America next summer — but says they must accept their roles and forge an unbreakable squad spirit. Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden came off the bench on...

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2 w. ago Bellingham and Foden return to give Tuchel’s England a headache at No 10 | Barney Ronay

Morgan Rogers has the shirt but the England head coach has lit a fire under star names by leaving them on the benchIt didn’t exactly feel like a thrilling three-way shootout for the role of England’s top gun No 10. At least, not for the opening hour anyway. Wembley was a sodden place at kick-off, the rain falling in huge slow flakes, the kind of rain that puts a lid on the world. And for long periods this was a strange, bloodless experience, a World Cup qualifier with very little qualification at stake beyond the dwindling hopes of Serbia.By the end, however, there was at least a sense that something had happened here. You have to hand it to Thomas Tuchel, currently cresting a wave as England’s first master of negging, founding member of the don’t really give a toss school of international management. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Two England stars left out of squad to face Serbia by Thomas Tuchel

There isn't room for every member of Thomas Tuchel's full England squad in the matchday selection, meaning two players will need to watch from the sidelines against Serbia

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2 w. ago Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden can’t all play in same England team, says Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel has outlined his desire to keep his players to their best positions

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel ready to make ‘tough decisions’ to aid England’s World Cup chances

Tuchel claims Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Harry Kane cannot all play together in England’s current system.

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2 w. ago England boss Thomas Tuchel fires warning to Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden

England boss Thomas Tuchel has an abundance of attacking talent at his disposal but he's made it clear Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden cannot all play together

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2 w. ago Bukayo Saka singles out two England teammates as he makes World Cup prediction

Bukayo Saka is excited for England's November internationals, with the returns of Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham adding a fresh dimension despite World Cup qualification being assured

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2 w. ago Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s football

Everton duo stake England claim, Jaydee Canvot steps up for Crystal Palace, and Benjamin Sesko struggles to settleAmid the headlines about Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham being recalled for England, there was a little less said about Nico O’Reilly being named in Thomas Tuchel’s squad. Myles Lewis-Skelly paid the price for his lack of game time and now the City man gets his opportunity to stake a claim for a World Cup spot. The 20-year-old now goes into camp having become the latest defender to shut out Mohamed Salah. That’s less of an achievement than it used to be, but O’Reilly still had to show tenacity and patience against this nuggety, late-era version of the Egyptian superstar. The City full-back nicked the ball off his man regularly – much to the delight of the home fans – and got forward to decent effect, too. If Pep Guardiola trusts O’Reilly in the biggest games and he can avoid injury there is no reason to think that the City academy graduate cannot make England’s most open ...

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel on why Jude Bellingham has ‘the edge’ among abundance of England No 10s

Tuchel insisted that the previous dropping of Bellingham and Phil Foden was not a ‘message’ to either

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel admits he wants to have TENSION with Jude Bellingham as he gets England recall after ‘repulsive’ bombshell

THOMAS TUCHEL reckons it is “appropriate” to have tension with superstar Jude Bellingham. The Real Madrid man was recalled after being left out of Tuchel’s previous England squad — despite having returned to fitness after shoulder surgery. Bellingham, 22, has not featured for the Three Lions since Tuchel’s bombshell interview in June in which the...

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel hopes Jude Bellingham’s ‘edge’ can help England win the World Cup

The 22-year-old Real Madrid player is back involved for games against Serbia and Albania.

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel warns Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham their England recalls come with a twist

Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham have been welcomed back into the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for the no-pressure World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Serbia

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3 w. ago Jude Bellingham ‘has to be in England squad’ – Thomas Tuchel

The Real Madrid star was recalled for this month’s games against Serbia and Albania along with Phil Foden, while Alex Scott earned a first call-up.

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3 w. ago Jude Bellingham or Phil Foden face England axe: Thomas Tuchel announces Foden now WON'T play on the wing

Bellingham and Foden had started all seven matches England played at Euro 2024, but after the link-up initially caused excitement concern soon emerged after Foden struggled on the left wing.

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3 w. ago Bellingham and Foden earn England recalls as Wharton and Scott also picked

Attacking pair back for games against Serbia and AlbaniaBournemouth’s Alex Scott called up for first timeThomas Tuchel has recalled Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden for England’s World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. The attacking duo were left out of last month’s squad but have been handed opportunities to work their way back into Tuchel’s plans.The situation with Real Madrid’s Bellingham has dominated the buildup to Friday’s announcement and there has also been intrigue around Foden, who has struggled with form and fitness since Euro 2024. But Foden excelled during Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday and has done enough to earn his first call-up since March. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel readying to recall Jude Bellingham for final World Cup qualifiers

Phil Foden is also hoping to be included in Tuchel’s squad after an impressive return to form for Manchester City

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3 w. ago Jude Bellingham in line for England recall for final two World Cup qualifiers

Phil Foden will also be hoping to be included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad.

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3 w. ago England squad selection: Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham's World Cup hopes in doubt if Thomas Tuchel leaves them out again

England squad selection: Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham's World Cup hopes in doubt if Thomas Tuchel leaves them out again  Sky Sports

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