Tuchel names 25-man England squad for Serbia and Albania

Thomas Tuchel has named a 25-player England squad on Friday for World Cup qualifiers at home to Serbia on November 13 and in Albania three days later, recalling Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden and handing a first senior call-up to Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The final list, announced at Wembley, also includes goalkeepers Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford and Nick Pope and a mix of established internationals and younger prospects across defence, midfield and attack.

Bellingham, 22, returns to the squad after missing the last two camps while recovering from shoulder surgery and rebuilding match fitness with Real Madrid. The midfielder has scored in recent matches for his club and played the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool this week. Phil Foden was selected after a resurgence in form for Manchester City. Tuchel cited recent club performances in explaining both recalls.

Tuchel’s earlier decision to omit Bellingham from October’s squad prompted debate. The coach said at the time he wanted to maintain continuity with the group that had secured qualification and that Bellingham needed to restore his rhythm at club level. Tuchel also sought to manage team dynamics and...