Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has been tested in a new role for the England national team. The young star, who typically dominates midfield, was deployed as a ‘false 9’ during training sessions ahead of England’s Nations League match against Greece.
With manager Lee Carsley missing key forward Harry Kane, he has been forced to reconsider his options for the striker position. Although Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke are available as traditional forwards, Carsley has reportedly given serious consideration to using Bellingham in the central attacking role. This comes after seeing his impressive performances in training, where he adapted well to the ‘false 9’ position.
Bellingham could lead England’s attack at Wembley, a significant shift in his responsibilities on the pitch. All eyes will be on him as England faces Greece later this evening.Jude Bellingham’s potential deployment as a ‘false 9’ for England marks an intriguing tactical shift ahead of their Nations League match against Greece. With key striker Harry Kane unavailable, manager Lee Carsley is exploring new formations, and Bellingham, typically a dominant force in midfield, has impressed in training when tested in this more advanced role. Despite having traditional forwards like Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke, Carsley may opt to use Bellingham in a central attacking position to maximize his dynamic playmaking abilities. This could be a pivotal moment for Bellingham as he takes on greater attacking responsibility at Wembley tonight.
