Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham is still an important member of the England squad, despite being absent as they qualified for the World Cup.

Bellingham was a notable omission from Tuchel's group as they beat Wales in a friendly and then confirmed their place at next summer's tournament in North America with a 5-0 thumping of Latvia .

The Real Madrid star had been making his way back from shoulder surgery and had yet to complete 90 minutes when Tuchel named his squad, but his absence was still a big talking point.

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The German intends to speak to Bellingham in between now and the November games against

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