"The rivalry between childhood friends Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers for England's number 10 jersey provides an intriguing sub-plot to Tuchel's World Cup build-up. Tuchel stresses the battle can remain friendly, although it has almost been stoked and encouraged by the German, so keen is he to create edge and competition in his squad. Along with Declan Rice, Rogers is the only other England player to feature in all 10 games under Tuchel."
"Rogers took his chance impressively when Bellingham was absent after shoulder surgery, then Tuchel kept faith with Aston Villa's 23-year old after he decided against giving one of the global superstars in England's squad an instant recall. After a 25-minute cameo as a substitute against Serbia at Wembley, Bellingham started in Tirana, delivering a bit of everything that makes him such a passionate point of discussion."
"England completed a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with victory in Albania, giving head coach Thomas Tuchel an outstanding record of eight wins from eight with 22 goals scored and none conceded. It concludes phase one of the job Tuchel was brought in to do by the Football Association after succeeding Sir Gareth Southgate. Namely win the World Cup. Tuchel's planning now moves to the next stage -"
Thomas Tuchel completed England's World Cup qualifying campaign with eight wins from eight, 22 goals scored and none conceded. The campaign completes the initial phase of his job after succeeding Gareth Southgate, with the stated objective to win the World Cup and end a 60-year wait for a major men's trophy. Tuchel now faces squad-selection decisions, notably the competition between Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers for the number 10 role. Rogers has featured in all ten games under Tuchel and impressed when Bellingham was absent. Bellingham returned in Tirana, showing passing range and driving runs but also receiving a yellow card and showing frustration at being substituted. The searing heat expected at next summer's World Cup points toward using defined starters and finishers.
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