England manager Tuchel announces squad for Serbia, Albania WC qualifiers
What's the story
England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his squad for the upcoming international break, recalling Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham. The duo will be part of the team for FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. This is a big moment for both players as Foden hasn't played for England since March while Bellingham was left out of Tuchel's last squad in October despite expressing his fitness and desire to play.
Performance review
Foden and Bellingham return to Three Lions fold
Foden's recent performances have been nothing short of spectacular, including a brace in Manchester City's last Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. His return to the national team comes as no surprise given his stellar club form. Bellingham, who plays for Real Madrid, is also back in the squad after missing out on the last selection despite being fit and willing to play.
New addition
Bournemouth's Alex Scott gets 1st call-up; Welbeck left out
Bournemouth's Alex Scott has been handed his first call-up to the national team. The 22-year-old midfielder has previously represented England at youth level, winning the Euros with both U19s and U21s. Despite his impressive performances this season, Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has not been included in the squad. However, Anthony Gordon who was a doubt after suffering an injury while playing for Newcastle against Athletic Club midweek has been included.
Squad changes
Gibbs-White, Loftus-Cheek and Lewis-Skelly left out
Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton makes a return after missing the last two squads. He had pulled out of August's selection due to injury. However, Morgan Gibbs-White, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Myles Lewis-Skelly have been left out despite their involvement in October. Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope replaces James Trafford while Ollie Watkins misses out due to an ongoing injury issue. This leaves Harry Kane as the only recognized No. 9 in the squad.
Full squad
A look at the full England squad
The full England squad for the upcoming international break is as follows: Goalkeepers - Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope. Defenders - Dan Burn, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Nico O'Reilly, Jarrel Quansah, Djed Spence, and John Stones. Midfielders - Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers, Alex Scott, Adam Wharton. Forwards - Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka.