One of the main reasons Bellingham might not be a priority for England is his playing style. As a central midfielder, he has drifted further left and forward in his career, and is not a natural holding midfielder. In fact, he has often been used as a false nine or a winger in his previous roles.

This makes it difficult for him to fit into England's 4-2-3-1 system, where Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson are established in the holding midfield roles. Additionally, other players like Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze have impressed in the role of number 10 behind Kane, making it harder for Bellingham to secure a spot in the starting lineup.

Similarly, on the left wing, Bellingham faces stiff competition from Anthony Gordon, Marcus Rashford, and even Jack Grealish, who is looking like a more natural option. This has led some to question whether Bellingham is in England's best two number 10s or wingers.

Ultimately, while Bellingham is still a talented player, it seems that England can get by without him. Thomas Tuchel's squad is looking increasingly well-rounded, and the performances of players like Anderson, Rogers, and Eze have made it hard to justify Bellingham's inclusion in the starting lineup.

So, while the question of whether England are good enough to win the World Cup remains uncertain, one thing is clear: they don't need Jude Bellingham to succeed.