England squad number: Jude Bellingham has got the number 10 shirt for the World Cup

The England squad numbers for this summer’s World Cup have been announced – but how much do the selections reveal to Thomas Tuchel about his thinking when it comes to his starting XI?

Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, whose place in Tuchel’s plans has come under question in recent months, has been handed the coveted number 10 shirt. Is it an indication that he will win the race for the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rodgers, who is number 17?

Elsewhere, Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly has been handed the No.3 – a decision that reinforces the general idea that he will be the team’s first-choice left-back heading into the tournament.

Newcastle’s Dan Byrne, who can play at left back, will wear number 15.

Elliott Anderson’s emergence as a key player for Tuchel appears to have been reinforced by the fact that the Nottingham Forest midfielder has been handed a No.8.

Brentford’s Jordan Henderson wore the 14 shirt he picked up during his successful spell at Liverpool.

Manchester City’s John Stones and Mark Guhi are numbered 5 and 6 respectively, potentially marking their place as England’s first choice centre-back pairing.

Up front, Marcus Rashford will end his season at Barcelona wearing the number 11 shirt, ahead of Barcelona newcomer Anthony Gordon, who wears the number 18, in the race to play on the left.

For those looking to gather any clues, note one glaring oddity – Reece James is certain to start the tournament as Chelsea’s first-choice right-back, wearing the number 24.