Tuchel faces key selection decisions for England's World Cup opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Thomas Tuchel prepares England for their World Cup match against Croatia on June 17, following victories in warm-up games against New Zealand and Costa Rica. The team's final friendly was delayed due to storms but yielded important insights. Tuchel must decide whether Jude Bellingham or Morgan Rogers will play the number 10 role, amid discussions about Bukayo Saka's fitness for the right side. Both players showed promise in recent matches, particularly Bellingham against Costa Rica.
- •England defeated Costa Rica 2-0 in their final warm-up match.
- •Tuchel is evaluating Bellingham and Rogers for a starting position.
- •Saka's availability on the right is uncertain due to injury.
- •England will face Croatia in Dallas on June 17.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
- 12:45 AMBBC Sport — Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
"England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
"England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:52 AMBellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 12:45 AMBellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
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