Tuchel’s Happy Dilemma
England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted facing a “happy problem” when it comes to his attacking options. In the latest Three Lions squad, he called up Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham, both natural No.10s — and even Harry Kane often drops deep into that role. Tuchel said it would be difficult to fit all three into the same starting lineup.
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Foden’s Role in the Squad
When asked about Foden’s position for England, Tuchel explained:
“If we keep our current structure, Foden, Bellingham, and Kane can’t all start together. In the No.10 role, Foden can play, but so can Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, and even players like Cole Palmer or Gibbs-White. We have a lot of options — it’s possible not all of them will go to the World Cup.”
Tuchel continued, “I think Foden can play as a No.9 or a No.10. That gives him an advantage — he’s versatile. At Manchester City, he plays somewhere between an 8 and a 10, so we might explore using him in the No.8 position in the coming months.”
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The Bellingham Rogers Competition
Speaking about the “No.10 battle” between Bellingham and Morgan Rogers, Tuchel acknowledged both players’ quality:
“I think they can play together, but obviously not in the same position. Rather than forcing our best players to fit into one system, I prefer to play each in their most natural role and let them compete fairly.”
He added, “They’re friends — they respect each other and understand it’s healthy competition. You don’t need to be rivals or enemies. Can they play together? Yes, but that would require a different formation, and now isn’t the time to change our system.”
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Balancing Star Power
With so much attacking depth, Tuchel’s challenge is to balance talent and team structure. Choosing between Bellingham’s dynamism, Foden’s creativity, and Kane’s leadership is no easy task — but it’s a problem any coach would love to have.
England’s lineup for the next major tournament may depend on who adapts best to multiple roles. One thing’s certain — the competition within the squad is fierce, and fans can expect thrilling performances ahead.
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