"England head coach Thomas Tuchel's World Cup strategy has put lifelong friends Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers on a collision course going into next summer's showpiece. Any rivalry between the gifted pair would be in a purely footballing context - they were born five miles apart in the Midlands and share close bonds stretching back to their days in junior football."
"Rogers is the player in possession - performing impressively while Bellingham has been on the margins - first after shoulder surgery, then when Tuchel decided not to include him in his squad for the friendly against Wales and the 5-0 win in Latvia that confirmed World Cup qualification. Phil Foden's brilliant start to the season with Manchester City, returning to his best after a disappointing campaign last time out, means he must also be factored into an equation which equals healthy competition for England's number 10 role."
Thomas Tuchel's World Cup selection approach sets up direct competition between Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers for England's number 10 position. Bellingham and Rogers share a longstanding personal and footballing bond from growing up five miles apart in the Midlands and playing in England's junior teams. Rogers earned his senior debut in a 3-0 win in Greece and has impressed, while Bellingham has been marginalised after shoulder surgery and a squad omission. Phil Foden's strong club form adds a further contender. Tuchel prefers to place players in their best positions and foster competitive selection.
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