"A day after Thomas Tuchel hinted that the midfielders could not play together in the current system, Rogers is in line to get the nod over the Real Madrid star in the No. 10 role at Wembley. Sources have told ESPN that Bellingham, who was called up to the England squad for the first time since Tuchel questioned elements of his behaviour last June, will be on the bench."
"On Wednesday, Tuchel said Bellingham and Rogers were in direct competition for minutes in his side. "They are respectful, they are friends with each other, and they fight at the moment for the same position," he said. "Can they play together? Yes, but in a different structure than maybe, and at the moment is not the moment to change our structure." Rogers has one goal in 11 Premier League appearances for Aston Viila, but scored for England in October's 3-0 friendly win over Wales."
Rogers is set to start in the No. 10 role for England's World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley while Bellingham will be on the bench. Bellingham returned from shoulder surgery and has scored twice in LaLiga this season but missed recent internationals to build fitness. Rogers impressed in Bellingham's absence, scoring for England in October and recording one Premier League goal in 11 appearances for Aston Viila. Both players compete for the same attacking midfield position, and the current tactical structure does not favour deploying them together. Bellingham was recalled amid past questions about his behaviour last June.
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