Former Premier League star, Micah Richards has urged England manager, Thomas Tuchel, to include Jude Bellingham in the starting lineup for the World Cup, asserting that the Real Madrid player is the ‘best player’ in the Three Lions squad.
Bellingham is vying with Morgan Rogers for a starting position in the Three Lions team, which is aiming to secure its first World Cup victory in 60 years.
The Real Madrid midfielder was among England’s standout performers at Euro 2024, notably scoring an injury-time overhead kick that rescued Sir Gareth Southgate’s team from an exit against Slovakia.
Bellingham has made a significant impact during his initial two seasons at the Bernabeu following a high-profile transfer from Borussia Dortmund, achieving a remarkable La Liga and Champions League double under Carlo Ancelotti.
However, the 22-year-old faced challenges with form and fitness last season, netting only six league goals – his lowest tally since the 2021-22 season.
Nonetheless, Bellingham appeared to be regaining his form in England’s final World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica on Wednesday night.
In contrast, Rogers had another commendable season at Aston Villa, where Unai Emery’s team qualified for the Champions League and clinched the Europa League title.
The 23-year-old is anticipated to play a crucial role in Tuchel’s squad in the United States and has become a summer target for Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea.
England legend Alan Shearer has stated that he would choose Rogers over Bellingham if he were in Tuchel’s position, but former Three
