""He is a special player, and for special players there can always be special rules," Tuchel said of Bellingham, who has made just one start for Real Madrid since returning to fitness. "But we decided to keep with the straightforward decision of inviting the same group. "Jude always deserves to be here. There is also the situation that he has not quite gathered his full rhythm again at Real Madrid - he has not finished a full match. "He wanted to be called up. We had a phone call.""
""The German said he used the words 'unintentionally' and would be more careful in future. Asked if he had a problem with Bellingham, Tuchel said: \"No. There is also no problem with Phil Foden or Jack Grealish either. \"Phil is back influencing and deciding games for Manchester City. Jack is very close to being back to the best version of himself. \"There is no personal problem.\"""
Thomas Tuchel omitted Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from the England squad for upcoming matches against Wales and Latvia. Bellingham returned from a shoulder injury but has made only one start for Real Madrid and has not completed a full match, so he was not recalled despite wanting selection and speaking with Tuchel. Tuchel apologised earlier this year for calling Bellingham's on-pitch behaviour 'repulsive', saying he used the word 'unintentionally' and will be more careful. Bukayo Saka replaces the injured Noni Madueke, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jarell Quansah retain their places. England face Wales at Wembley and a World Cup qualifier in Riga.
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