Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team
During his first media briefing here in the United States, England manager Thomas Tuchel said he had "14 or 15" players in mind to start their World Cup opener against Croatia next week. Of course, it's in the best interests of every manager to keep people guessing on his team s
During his first media briefing here in the United States, England manager Thomas Tuchel said he had "14 or 15" players in mind to start their World Cup opener against Croatia next week.
Of course, it's in the best interests of every manager to keep people guessing on his team selection.
But did Tuchel give away clues in his team's final World Cup warm-up game against Costa Rica on Wednesday?
Well, there is certainly a sense within the camp that the team that started in Orlando, barring maybe one or two exceptions, will be the side that begins the tournament.
Crucially, that would mean Jude Bellingham is set to win the race ahead of Morgan Rogers to play in the coveted No 10 role.
The Bellingham or Rogers debate has been among the most fiercely debated heading into the tournament.
Bellingham's ability and history of producing special moments in an England shirt is unquestionable.
The fact he plays in the pressurised environment of Real Madrid merely serves to fuel the sense that he should start here in the USA.

