While the French team hosts Ukraine, several other nations will be at work this Thursday evening, as part of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. For England, it is time for the seventh day with a duel scheduled at home against Serbia (8:45 p.m.). Recalled to the Three Lions, Jude Bellingham should not, however, start.
Left aside by Thomas Tuchel during the last two gatherings, the Real Madrid player is therefore back. But according to the English press, there still exists a little something between the two men. The German coach’s press conference this Wednesday was an illustration of this. Jude Bellingham was thus placed more or less on an equal footing with promising Aston Villa player Morgan Rogers.
In his playing system, Thomas Tuchel believes that there is no place for both men in the same eleven. According to certain reports released in recent months, the tactician (and even certain players in the selection) had difficulty with the behavior of the former Borussia Dortmund player.
Jude Bellingham must convince
However, Jude Bellingham has been recalled and Thomas Tuchel should logically give him playing time during the Three Lions’ two matches, respectively against Serbia this Thursday, then Albania in three days. In any case, the English have practically no more pressure. Already assured of their qualification for the 2026 World Cup, their only and final challenge is to ensure they finish well.
With six victories in as many matches since the start of their qualifying campaign, Thomas Tuchel’s men were a hit as they scored eighteen goals and conceded none. It’s up to Jude Bellingham to seize his chance to shine and silence the critics.
