Jude Bellingham is set to finish the March international window without making an appearance for England, after manager Thomas Tuchel declared it a “risk” for the Real Madrid midfielder to play any part against Japan on Tuesday.
Bellingham made his comeback for Los Blancos on March 22 as a substitute in the Madrid derby, having missed 10 games because of a hamstring injury. But his inclusion in England’s final squad before the World Cup roster is announced was significant, not least because it made sure the 22-year-old has remained involved as preparations ahead of the tournament accelerate.
