Bellingham set to start on bench against Serbia

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Jude Bellingham wearing an England shirt Image source, Getty Images

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Jude Bellingham had successful surgery for a long-standing shoulder issue in July

Jude Bellingham is in line to start on the bench for England's World Cup qualifier against Serbia on Thursday, with Morgan Rogers set to play in the number 10 role.

Bellingham, 22, has missed the past four internationals - partly due to a shoulder injury - but was recalled to the squad to this week's games against Serbia and Albania, with England having already qualified for next summer's tournament.

England manager Thomas Tuchel told the BBC on Wednesday that Aston Villa midfielder Rogers is carrying a slight hamstring issue and would require a late fitness check.

Rogers has excelled in deputising for Real Madrid's Bellingham and Tuchel faces a clear selection dilemma before the World Cup next year.

Meanwhile, uncapped Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has been left out of the squad to face Serbia.

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has also not made the 23-man party as the centre-back continues to recover from a foot injury.

Scott was handed his first senior call-up by Tuchel last week following an excellent start to the season with the Cherries.

England travel to Albania for their final qualification game on Sunday.

On Tuesday Scott said being called up was a "dream come true".

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