They are trying to build something because England have qualified so easily. They need to have something else to pile on on top of the narrative. I don't think they're ready for a black superstar who can move like Jude [Bellingham] is moving. They can't touch him. He goes out there, he performs, he does what he does. It's too uppity for these people.
"If we can play with twelve, all the better! Amazing player! Bellingham is amazing, amazing. A player who impressed me, a great person and a unique footballer. Honestly, I say that I have never seen a player like him: a lot of hierarchy, presence on the field. Hopefully, he can play as soon as possible, because he's going to help us a lot."
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is set for his first England call-up when Thomas Tuchel names his squad at 12:00 BST. Anderson, 22, has impressed since his move to the City Ground from Newcastle and will be rewarded with a call-up for the World Cup qualifying games against Andorra and Serbia. Jude Bellingham will miss the squad through injury and Anderson is set to replace the Real Madrid star.
