I'm convinced Thomas Tuchel pretty much knows his eleven - and the way this squad is split tells us even more. The main question mark for me is who starts as the 10 - I struggle to comprehend an England side without Jude Bellingham in it if fit, but clearly Tuchel likes Morgan Rogers after a brilliant season. However, with Aston Villa not quite in the form they were and Bellingham back in action for Real Madrid, he may still yet force Tuchel to rethink. I do think there is time for the two either side of Harry Kane to change, though right now an on-song Bukayo Saka has to start, and Anthony Gordon's numbers are hard to ignore. A notable mention also for Nico O'Reilly who's missing mainly because I'm not sure where he'd play - though performances like in the Carabao Cup final will only enhance his chances of forcing his way in.

Source: BBC March 29, 2026 17:55 UTC