Jude Bellingham set for England recall in Thomas Tuchel's Friday squad

Jude Bellingham is expected to be recalled to the England squad as Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel names his team on Friday for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

Bellingham, who was left out of the October fixtures, looks likely to return to the fold following a stellar display from the midfielder in the last few weeks.

Tuchel will name his final England squad of 2025 at 10 am as they prepare for their final two World Cup qualifying fixtures, having already secured a spot in next summer’s competition in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The German manager excluded Bellingham from the October squad, raising concerns about the Real Madrid star’s omission, despite the player confirming he was fit to participate.

The controversy surrounding Bellingham’s omission intensified, especially after Tuchel apologised for calling the player’s on-field behaviour “repulsive,” claiming he used the word “unintentionally.”

Meanwhile, it remains uncertain if Phil Foden, who also missed the call-up in October, will be in line to join the squad for Tuchel’s final team.

The Manchester City forward have missed out for his country since March. However, Foden has enjoyed a recent display of form, scoring a brace in his most recent outing as Pep Guardiola’s side eased past German giants Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

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