"First of all we are delighted they are back, said Tuchel. The contribution to their clubs lately was immense. They play regularly and a big part for City and Real. We are delighted they are in shape and in form. Jude comes back as a No 10. That is his best position. One of his key strengths is to score from this position. Phil, where he played lately for City was where I see him the strongest. He is close to the opponents box. The main thing with Phil is he gets a role in the central part of the pitch. I don't see him as a winger. He will contribute as a 9-and-a-half, a 10-and-a-half. Very fluid."
"He accepted the decision and shown an amazing reaction performance-wise for Real Madrid. There are a lot of things going on [in his life] and we are here to help and provide a stable environment for him. He's still a very young player and he has our full support."
Thomas Tuchel recalled Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden to England's World Cup qualifying squad for matches against Serbia and Albania. Both players had been omitted from the previous squad; Bellingham's situation at Real Madrid attracted attention and Foden struggled with form and fitness after Euro 2024. Foden produced a strong performance in Manchester City's 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund and earned his first call-up since March. Tuchel described Bellingham as a No 10 and praised both players' club contributions and current form. Tuchel said Bellingham accepted his earlier omission and received full support amid personal matters. Adam Wharton returned and Alex Scott received a first call-up as England experiment with selections after securing qualification.
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