Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his latest England squad for the November international break, with Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham returning to the fold. The duo will be available for the upcoming fixtures against Serbia and Albania. Foden earns a recall after a strong run of form, which included scoring a brace in Manchester City's recent Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.
Bellingham, who plays for Real Madrid, returns to the squad after being omitted in October, despite declaring himself fit and available for selection. His return is expected to boost England's chances in the upcoming matches.
In other news, Bournemouth's Alex Scott has been handed his first senior England call-up. The 22-year-old midfielder has represented England at youth level, winning the Euros with both the U19s and U21s. Scott's inclusion is seen as a surprise move by Tuchel, and he is expected to provide fresh competition in the midfield.
Notable absences from the squad include Danny Welbeck, who has impressed this season with Brighton, but fails to make the cut. However, Anthony Gordon, who was a doubt due to an injury, has been named in the squad. Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton returns to the squad after missing out on the last two selections due to injury.
The squad has sparked reactions from pundits, with some highlighting the lack of a natural striker, with Harry Kane being the only recognised No 9. Others have praised Tuchel's decision to include a mix of experienced players and young talent.
The full England squad 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, 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
England's next fixtures are against Serbia and Albania, and the team is expected to face a tough challenge in the absence of a natural striker. Tuchel's squad selection has raised several questions, and the team's performance in the upcoming matches will be closely watched.
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