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Players with exceptional quality and character will always have a chance to be included in England's World Cup squad, manager Thomas Tuchel said, as he takes a step-by-step approach to building the team.

Tuchel retained the squad from last month's Group K qualifying wins against Andorra and Serbia for Thursday's friendly match against Wales and a World Cup qualifier against Latvia, omitting high-profile names such as Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden.

Injuries also ruled out captain Harry Kane, Reece James and Noni Madueke, all of whom starred in the 5-0 win over Serbia.

Despite the absences, Tuchel's decision was vindicated as England secured an eighth successive victory over Wales at Wembley.

"At the moment, it is only about the players who are in camp," Tuchel told British

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