Overview

• The England head coach omitted Jude Bellingham for the Wales friendly and Latvia qualifier, keeping the group that delivered a 5-0 win in Serbia last month.
• Tuchel said Bellingham has "not gathered full rhythm" at Real Madrid, noting one start since surgery and no completed full match.
• Phil Foden and Jack Grealish were also left out, while Bukayo Saka returned as the only change, replacing the injured Noni Madueke.
• Tuchel said he phoned the omitted players, stressed there is "no problem" with Bellingham, and warned there are "no guarantees" of future recalls.
• Reiterating that "the best players do not always make the best team," Tuchel suggested the decision could have been the same even if Bellingham were fully fit, as England edge closer to World Cup qualification with Latvia up next.