Bellingham took his tally of senior international caps to 46 when figuring for England in November clashes with Serbia and Albania. He faces fierce competition for a No.10 berth from the likes of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Morgan Gibbs-White.
Ex-England striker Michael Owen has told GOAL of the battle for playmaking spots in the Three Lions set-up and how Tuchel could get more than one creative influence into his starting XI: “I guess Morgan Rogers seems to be the favourite - he seems to be Tuchel’s favourite lately. He seems to like him.
“I would find a place for Jude Bellingham if he’s fit. He’s one of the world’s best players, not only England’s best players. A lot depends on whether Tuchel pushes one of those 10s out in a wider position to fit them in.
“Is there an obvious player on the left that is going to start? There are a few candidates. If two of these No.10s are playing exceptionally well, then could he push someone over onto that left side?
“If everybody is absolutely fit and flying, and playing at their best, then to me Jude Bellingham is the best player for that position in the country. But, there are a few ifs and buts before then.”