Get ready for an exciting football showdown as England takes on Serbia at Wembley Stadium! The highly anticipated match-up has fans buzzing with anticipation, especially with the return of Jude Bellingham to the England squad.
But here's where it gets controversial... Bellingham's comeback has sparked a fierce competition with Morgan Rodgers for the coveted England No10 position. Thomas Tuchel, the Real Madrid midfielder's manager, has confirmed that the two players are in a tight race to secure their spot in the starting lineup for the upcoming World Cup.
And this is the part most people miss... Tuchel has hinted that he might not start either Bellingham or Rodgers against Serbia, opting to maintain the "structure" of his team. With Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson likely to continue as the deep-lying midfielders, the battle for the No10 role remains intense.
"At the moment, the competition is between the two of them," Tuchel said. "They are friends, so it can also be a friendly competition."
However, with Marc Guehi out due to an ankle injury and Nick Pope and Anthony Gordon also missing through injuries, Tuchel has some tough decisions to make. James Trafford and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah have been called up to replace the injured players, adding further depth to the squad.
Ezri Konsa, who spoke at the pre-match press conference, is expected to start the game. Here's a predicted England XI for the match:
England Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; James, Konsa, Stones, Spence; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Rogers, Rashford; Kane
Injured: Guehi, Gordon, Pope
Time and Date: 7:45 pm GMT, Thursday, November 13, 2025
Venue: Wembley Stadium
TV Channel: ITV
Who do you think will emerge as England's No10? Will Tuchel stick with his usual formation or surprise us with a tactical twist? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! The debate is on!
