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Thomas Tuchel has chosen to retain the same Three Lions selection that triumphed against Andorra and delivered an impressive performance in Belgrade during the previous international break, leaving no room for the Real Madrid star and Phil Foden in his selection for the forthcoming friendly against the Welsh side and the qualifying match in Latvia.

Although Foden making a strong case for a return to the squad after rediscovering his form at Manchester City, and Jude Bellingham having returned for his Spanish club following shoulder surgery, the head coach has opted not to including two of the nation's most prominent offensive stars. The young midfielder has started just a single time for his club since his comeback.

Tuchel has made room for the Arsenal winger, who is fully recovered and has been restored in place of his unavailable Arsenal teammate the sidelined player. The experienced attacker has not received a return to the squad.

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Shot-stoppers

• Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)
• Jordan Pickford (the Toffees)
• James Trafford (the Citizens)

Backline

• Newcastle's defender (Newcastle United)
• Marc Guéhi (the Eagles)
• Chelsea's full-back (Chelsea)
• Aston Villa's defender (Aston Villa)
• Arsenal's young talent (Arsenal)
• Bayer Leverkusen's player (the German club)
• Tottenham's defender (Spurs)
• John Stones (Manchester City)

Engine room

• Elliot Anderson (Forest)
• Nottingham Forest's playmaker (Nottingham Forest)
• Brentford's experienced head (the Bees)
• Milan's midfielder (Milan)
• Declan Rice (the North London club)
• Aston Villa's talent (Aston Villa)

Attackers

• Jarrod Bowen (the Hammers)
• Eberechi Eze (the Emirates side)
• Newcastle's winger (the Geordies)
• Bayern Munich's striker (Bayern Munich)
• Barcelona's loanee (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United)
• Arsenal's star (Arsenal)
• Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

The national team coach highlighted the energy in last month's squad and seems intent on keeping the same atmosphere. Tino Livramento, who featured at the defensive flank in the convincing victory in Serbia, has dropped out due to a knock. Tuchel has not called up a direct replacement for the Newcastle player but has selected the Manchester City defender, who had to pull out previously. He has spoken about the Manchester City defender's significance for England and has floated the idea of using him in midfield.

No spot has been found for the midfielder, who was selected in the previous squad but withdrew due to injury and was substituted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Tuchel said: “It was only three weeks after the previous gathering and the most recent victory, the latest display, so the consideration was why not bring the same group in because they set the standard. Now it is about building routines out of it. We have regrettably a couple of fitness issues at the moment with Livramento and Noni and we bring of course the Arsenal forward in to take the place of Madueke. Jarell Quansah was a last-minute addition previously; he will remain with the squad.”