"Tuchel watched Morgan Rogers produce an outstanding performance in the position, the Aston Villa player's best moment being the first-time flick that sent Noni Madueke through to score the second goal. Roy Keane, who covered the game for ITV, compared Rogers to Paul Gascoigne in terms of the X factor he provides. Tuchel had brought Rogers into the lineup at the expense of Eberechi Eze, who was the No 10 in the 2-0 home win over Andorra on Saturday."
"I am always brave you know that, Tuchel said, when asked about the possibility of having to drop an A-lister. We took some brave decisions already. We nominated a squad of only 21 [outfield players] to keep the competition going. The competition for places is on if you are in camp, you are in your best behaviour, your best shape, best form and you make the best of it. It's a privilege to be in camp and then fight for your place"
Thomas Tuchel insisted on readiness to omit high-profile players to achieve team balance and maintain competition. England beat Serbia 5-0 in Belgrade, increasing competition especially for the No 10 role. Morgan Rogers delivered an outstanding No 10 performance, including a first-time flick that set Noni Madueke through for the second goal. Roy Keane compared Rogers' X factor to Paul Gascoigne. Tuchel replaced Eberechi Eze with Rogers and kept Morgan Gibbs-White on the bench. Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden missed selection due to fitness. Tuchel named a slimmed 24-man squad and limited outfield picks to intensify rivalry.
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