Jude Bellingham

Head coach open to bringing midfielder back into fold in November, insisting he and other returning stars must buy into team ethos or ‘we will not invite them’

Only five England spots still up for grabs and the clock is ticking for host of big names as head coach Thomas Tuchel relishes scramble to be on the plane next summer

Truth-telling England head coach has taken on Jude Bellingham and challenged the Gareth Southgate era, now he’s using an old Ferguson and Klopp ploy by challenging fans

The England head coach did not need his most gifted player to win against Wales but he definitely will next summer at the World Cup

All the optimism and momentum sparked by winning 5-0 in Serbia would suddenly dissipate if England underwhelm against Wales at Wembley, especially with Jude Bellingham left out

Aston Villa midfielder, who calls Bellingham ‘my little big brother,’ has proved he can thrive at No10, but he will now come to understand the pressure too

Thomas Tuchel’s choice to drop one of his finest players is so extreme that it can only be a flex. Is it really worth alienating him just to show who’s boss?

Omitting Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish is biggest call since axing of Wayne Rooney and is based on convictions relating to chemistry and human qualities

Head coach defends omitting Real Madrid star along with likes of Phil Foden and Jack Grealish, saying Bukayo Saka may have missed out too had Noni Madueke been fit

England’s 5-0 win was a triumph of collective industry over individual brilliance. But is the coach brave enough to maintain this approach when stars are back?