World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham set to start in England number 10 role against Croatia
England manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to start Jude Bellingham in the number 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia. The team lineup also features Harry Kane as captain and includes several tactical adjustments to the midfield and defense.
Why it matters
As a major international sporting event, team selection for the World Cup is of high interest to global football fans and analysts.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jude Bellingham has scored six goals from 48 appearances for England
The article is a standard sports report based on team news and tactical speculation.
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