Wembley. Rain-spattered turf. The Three Lions sealed another perfect step on their path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2 – 0 win over Serbia national football team. It wasn’t fireworks, but it was meaningful.
The Recall That Changed the Vibe
First things first the return of Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden. After being omitted in October, both are back in the squad for Serbia and the upcoming trip to Albania. Their recall signals a message: yes, you’re back but you’ve got to earn your place.
Feel the intensity behind the headline here: “Bellingham Back: Tuchel Hits the Big Red Recall Button” those words matter. The boss pushed the big red button, but players must now prove that the recall wasn’t just sentiment.
The Tactical Reality Check
Thomas Tuchel has made something clear: you cannot fit Bellingham + Foden + Harry Kane into the same starting XI without sacrificing balance. He insists that his system a six, an eight, a ten and a nine leaves no space for cramming three creative-attackers.
That means: someone has to adjust, someone may sit. It’s not about names on the back it’s about how the machine runs. And yes, that does make this game against Serbia infinitely more intriguing beneath the surface.
The Match: Quiet, But Loaded
Saka struck in the first half to open the scoring, and later, a slick move involving Bellingham and Foden led to Eze’s goal proof that when these guys combine, there’s magic.
Bellingham came off the bench; Foden too. They made impact. But note they didn’t stroll in as automatic starters. Not yet. That’s the pressure. That’s what this squad is now asking of them.
Why This Matters
- England have kept another clean sheet. Reliability is the new swag.
- The recall of Bellingham & Foden sets up a mini-war for that No.10 (or central playmaker) role.
- Tuchel’s approach is showing: It’s not about star names. It’s about structure, role clarity, purpose.
- For fans? This is the moment when talent meets accountability. When the “wow” players have to show not only can, but must.
The “Wowww” Moment
Picture it: Late in the game, Eze picks up the pass, glides into space. He flicks it past the keeper. The crowd breathes out. Behind that move? Foden’s vision, Bellingham’s energy. The two returnees who weren’t guaranteed starts, now making things happen. That’s when you lean forward and say: Wowww.
