Jamie Carragher warned that Jude Bellingham could dominate England’s World Cup narrative this summer. The Real Madrid midfielder earned a place in Thomas Tuchel’s 26‑man squad but is not guaranteed a start against Croatia on June 17. Carragher expects Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers to occupy the No 10 role, fearing the star’s presence might eclipse the team’s collective aim.

Tuchel confirmed Bellingham faces a "battle" to secure a starting berth, noting the squad contains 14‑15 viable starters. Rogers earned the No 10 spot by featuring in all eight qualifiers, while Bellingham appeared in only four. The England camp will fly to Kansas City on Saturday, with a closed‑door session at Miami FC planned to keep fringe players sharp.

Former players Micah Richards and Ian Wright both insisted the "genuine superstar" must start, arguing his big‑match pedigree can turn games. Gary Neville, meanwhile, questioned the omission of Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, suggesting the selection could spark debate if England falls short. The opening group match against Croatia in Dallas will test whether Tuchel’s gamble on Bellingham pays off.