UMVA has learned that England's manager, Thomas Tuchel, is set to make some bold decisions when selecting his starting lineup for the team's opening World Cup game against Croatia on June 17.
According to information obtained by UMVA, former England defender Jamie Carragher expects Tuchel to make some surprising choices, including potentially leaving out a star player. One position that is still up in the air is the number 10 spot, with Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham vying for the starting role behind Harry Kane.
Bellingham is a highly touted young player who has been a regular for Real Madrid, but Aston Villa's Rogers has been impressive under Tuchel and is clearly a favorite of the England boss. Carragher believes that Tuchel is strong enough to make a big call and leave Bellingham out of the starting lineup.
Carragher thinks that Rogers will start against Croatia, saying, "I don't see a situation, unless Morgan Rogers gets injured in the warm-up games, where Jude Bellingham starts the first game." This prediction comes as Tuchel has not guaranteed a starting spot for Bellingham, despite praising his abilities.
Tuchel has made it clear that he has a strong squad to choose from, with 14-15 potential starters for the game against Croatia. He has also praised Bellingham's decisiveness and energy, but it seems that Rogers may be the preferred choice for the number 10 spot.
Carragher's comments come as a surprise, as Bellingham is widely regarded as one of England's most talented young players. However, the former England defender believes that Tuchel's squad selection has been underwhelming, and that England may struggle in the World Cup.
Carragher expressed his concerns about England's chances, saying, "I do have a little nagging fear, I think Gareth Southgate is going to be a lot more appreciated in the next 5-10 years." He believes that the current squad lacks international-class players, and that England may find it tough to compete with the top teams.
