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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Simon Peach

Jude Bellingham expected to miss England’s friendly against Japan

Jude Bellingham trained with his England teammates ahead of their friendly against Japan but manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the midfielder will not be risked, despite the imminent World Cup squad announcement.

The 22-year-old is working his way back from a hamstring issue that reduced him to tears in early February, and only returned to Real Madrid action as a late substitute eight days ago.

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