Thomas Tuchel: The key questions facing England boss in countdown to World Cup

Rogers’ successful move onto the English stage presented Tuchel with a wonderful dilemma; The scorching heat at next summer’s World Cup means he’ll likely appoint “starters” and “finishers”; Bellingham and Rogers can do both.

Rogers has a passionate fan in Tuchel. Under him, he made 10 appearances, making six appearances and playing a total of 531 minutes. Bellingham started four matches, playing a total of 374 minutes.

Tuchel will not shy away from big decisions. He won’t bow to star systems or fill his team with the biggest names.

So who will start?

For all of Rogers’ impressive work, Bellingham has proven that he can deliver game-changing moments at the highest level; His status was also confirmed when Albania’s Kristjan Asllani asked him to change his jersey at half-time rather than risk leaving the match until the end.

Phil Foden will be in Tuchel’s thoughts and the German said he sees the Manchester City forward not as a winger but as “a mix between a 9 and a 10”.

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer also has the talent and quality to make the team if he can recover from his groin injury.

But in reality, it looks like it’s a choice between Bellingham and Rogers.

Bellingham’s greater experience in the rarefied air of major competitions will certainly give him an advantage when Tuchel selects his team for England’s first World Cup match.