IT'D BE RUDE TO COUNT OUT JUDE

THOMAS TUCHEL is “optimistic” Jude Bellingham will be fit for England next month - and then opened the World Cup door for Manchester United's exiled trio.

- FROM JOHN CROSS

Real Madrid superstar Bellingham suffered a hamstring injury last month and some reports in Spain have suggested the midfielder could be out until April.

But Tuchel says he has been in regular touch and is hoping Bellingham could be fit to face Uruguay and Japan in England's last two friendlies before they jet to the World Cup this summer.