Thomas Tuchel drops Curtis Jones hint while explaining shock England squad

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Jude Bellingham has been dramatically omitted from England's squad, with Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel essentially confirming that the midfielder has been dropped. Bellingham isn't the only surprise decision, with former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson keeping his place in the squad at the Madrid superstar's expense.

There's no place for the likes of Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, either. Bellingham's exclusion comes merely two days after he was crowned England supporters' Player of the Year, making this a truly startling development.

Significantly, Tuchel indicated that the previous squad - and the team's commanding 5-0 triumph in Serbia - established the "standards," delivering an unmistakable signal to Jones and the other absentees. Tuchel hinted that Jones could be back in contention if he continues to get minutes under his belt at Liverpool.