ENGLAND legend Alan Shearer expects Jude Bellingham to be BENCHED at the World Cup.
star Bellingham, 22, is a winner and one of the biggest names in the Three Lions squad.
Alan Shearer shared his predicted England XI with Gary Lineker on The Rest Is FootballCredit: Refer to source
Jude Bellingham could be benched if Morgan Rogers gets the nod in the No10 role Credit: Getty
But playmaker is the No10 in ‘s good books.
And Shearer reckons that Rogers’ streak of solid international performances will tip the balance in his favour, leaving Bellingham out in the cold when England face Croatia in their Group L opener on June 17.
He told The Rest Is Football : “I think Rogers is a certainty to start in there.
“That goes along with who’s been in the squad, who’s done well, who’s got a hold of the shirt to start with it. And I think Rogers will be one of the first names on the team sheet.”
Tuchel’s approach to the No10 position has been a hot topic since he named his squad last week.
, and will all be left at home, with the German selecting Rogers, Bellingham and instead.
Rogers racked up 16 league goal contributions to Bellingham’s 10 this season, plus another eight in Villa’s victorious campaign.
There were few if any surprises elsewhere in Shearer’s predicted starting XI.
Morgan Rogers has had a great season at Aston Villa and is liked by Thomas Tuchel Credit: Getty
Thomas Tuchel sparked controversy with his 26-man England World Cup squad Credit: Reuters
Jordan Pickford is set to represent England at his fifth major tournament, behind a most-likely back-four of , , Marc Guehi and .
Shearer thinks Tuchel will pick and to anchor the midfield with Rogers in the 10, on the right and on the left.
England’s record goalscorer, captain and contender is then a shoo-in up top.
The Three Lions jet to Florida for a World Cup preparation camp early next month and will warm up for the tournament with friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica.
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