LONDON (AP) — Jude Bellingham was left out of England's squad on Friday for upcoming games against Wales and Latvia, two days after being named as the national team's player of the year.

The Real Madrid midfielder has recently returned after around two months out following shoulder surgery, featuring in the Spanish champion's last four games in all competitions.

However, Bellingham wasn't included in a 24-man squad selected by head coach Thomas Tuchel that also saw fellow attacking midfielder Phil Foden, who has rediscovered his form at Manchester City, left out.

Bellingham, one of the most high-profile players in world soccer, is the big omission, though. On Wednesday, he was named England Player of the Year for the 2024-25 campaign after coming up with some big moments during the ru

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