Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham return to the England squad for the November qualifiers as Bournemouth’s Alex Scott earns his first senior call-up.
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for the November international break, with Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Manchester City’s Phil Foden both returning. The pair missed October’s camp but are now back ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.
Bellingham’s return comes after regaining full fitness following a shoulder operation, while Foden’s recall follows an outstanding run of form at City, where he scored twice in the Champions League against Dortmund. Both players are expected to fight for the central attacking role behind captain Harry Kane.
The biggest surprise in Tuchel’s squad is the inclusion of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The 22-year-old earns his first senior call-up after impressing in the Premier League and shining during England’s U21 Euros triumph earlier this year.
Scott’s journey has been remarkable. From his days as a teenager playing non-league football with Guernsey to his breakout spell at Bristol City, his rise has been steady and call-up well-earned. Tuchel’s faith in him shows England’s commitment to developing young, technically gifted midfielders.
Brighton’s Danny Welbeck misses out despite a strong start to the season, scoring six Premier League goals. His exclusion at age 34 signals Tuchel’s desire to focus on youth. Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is also absent due to injury management, leaving Kane as the only natural striker in the squad.
Tuchel is expected to experiment with Marcus Rashford, Jarrod Bowen, or even Anthony Gordon as alternatives up front if required.
Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton returns after missing previous camps through injury, while Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, and Jordan Henderson retain their places. With Foden, Bellingham, and newcomer Scott in contention, Tuchel faces a welcome selection headache in midfield creativity.
Meanwhile, the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Myles Lewis-Skelly miss out, underlining the competition for places ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The return of Bellingham and Foden adds dynamism to Tuchel’s side, while Scott’s selection injects freshness. However, England’s striking depth remains a concern, with Kane standing as the sole recognized No. 9.
Defensively, Tuchel maintains consistency, trusting Marc Guehi, John Stones, and Reece James. Nick Pope returns in goal after a solid run for Newcastle.
What’s Next
England face Serbia at Wembley on November 13th before traveling to Tirana to take on Albania three days later. Tuchel’s men have already secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after six straight wins without conceding, but these fixtures offer a chance to fine-tune tactics and assess emerging stars like Scott.
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope.
Defenders: Dan Burn, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Nico O’Reilly, Jarrel Quansah, Djed Spence, John Stones.
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers, Alex Scott, Adam Wharton.
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka.
