London, United Kingdom: Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were Friday recalled to the England squad by manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

England, who secured qualification for next year's tournament with two matches to spare, round off Group K with next Thursday's match against Serbia at Wembley and a trip to Albania three days later.

Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham was left out of Tuchel's squad for games in October, when the 22-year-old had just returned from shoulder surgery.

Manchester City forward Phil Foden is involved for the first time since Tuchel's first camp in March.

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is the most eye-catching inclusion in the 25-man squad, with Nico O'Reilly and Jarell Quansah the other uncapped players involved.

There are recalls for Adam Wharton and Nick Pope while Morgan Gibbs-White, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Myles Lewis-Skelly, James Trafford and Ollie Watkins have dropped out.

Tuchel opted against recalling midfielder Jack Grealish, who is on loan at Everton from Manchester City, while Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold also misses out.

England sealed their place at year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States last month with a 5-0 victory over Latvia in Riga.

Social media reaction

Fan reactions to the squad has been mixed with most comments asking for certain additions. Some also questioned some omissions like Myles Lewis-Skelly. Check some reactions:

Good to see Alex Scott's inclusion. What's the reason for Myles Skelly not being included, and who covers his spot? Will Tuchel use 3 at the back?

- LIBERO (@MatimbwiGG) November 7, 2025

No Palmer no party twitter/xyHSldCAkT

- 3llawii (@3llawiiiii) November 7, 2025

A squad built on quantifiable form. Trent Alexander-Arnold averages 3.2 chances created per 90 (1st among Premier League defenders), Jude Bellingham leads La Liga midfielders with 12 non-penalty goals, and James Maddison creates 2.8 chances per 90. Marc Guéhi's 89% pass...

- Sphere of Stat (@sphere_stat31) November 7, 2025

No joke, some of these players wont make the squad of Yugoslavia and they stopped being a country two decades ago.

- ×_× (@_bu3alwa) November 7, 2025

Gordon? I thought he was injured, he should be rested for this camp, Great to see Alex Scott there great player, Jordan Henderson shouldn't be anywhere near the squad now tho would rather see Angel Gomes or Morgan Gibbs White even Loftus Cheek

- Manchester Reds (@ForeverUtd93) November 7, 2025

Decent squad can't help think we need another striker there to cover Kane. In case the worst happens need to integrate a replacement in ahead of the World Cup?

- Ryan Hadden (@ryanhadden16) November 7, 2025

Bowen, Gordon, Saka, Rashford. FOUR wingers, yet only one pure number 9 in Kane? Where's Welbeck? Where's Watkins?

- TheCakeEquation (@TheCakeEquation) November 7, 2025

Are we saying that Spence is a better left back than Lewis Skelly..? Did anybody see what Lewis-Skelly did to Atletico Madrid..! It can't be just lack of game time ‍♂️

- Greg (@GregoryPaul67) November 7, 2025

I'd love to know what Jordan Henderson keeps doing to get into the squad...

- The Norfolk Sonic (@Ginger_Canary) November 7, 2025

(With inputs from AFP)

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