"The Real Madrid midfielder's role in the Three Lions' squad has become the subject of widespread speculation in recent times. Bellingham was left out by Thomas Tuchel for the October internationals, having only just recovered from a shoulder injury sustained earlier in the season. The 22-year-old was recalled for last week's World Cup qualifiers, coming off the bench against Serbia before returning to the starting line-up against Albania."
"'I think it's a storm in a teacup,' he told Stats Perform. 'Because England have done well and there's been no failure for the England national team, there needs to be a story, and I think Jude Bellingham's a story. 'We spoke about him being left out of the last squad. He was injured. He was coming back from a shoulder injury and had played about two games, so ultimately, I think it's all media talk."
""What he did coming off the pitch, I've seen so many players on a Saturday having played, having watched games, that when their number goes up: "Oh, I don't want to come off!" 'It's just natural, he's a born winner, he wants to be on that pitch. In my opinion, England and any team are a better team with Jude Bellingham in it.'"
Jude Bellingham's place in England's squad has drawn attention after an October omission while he recovered from a shoulder injury. He returned for World Cup qualifiers, appearing as a substitute against Serbia and starting against Albania. A visible reaction to being substituted prompted manager Thomas Tuchel to warn Bellingham to "accept and respect" decisions and earlier described some on-field behaviour as "repulsive." Former Birmingham defender Curtis Davies called the episode "a storm in a teacup," noting Bellingham had limited match minutes after injury and describing him as a born winner who improves England's team.
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