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England World Cup 2022 squad: Who’s on the plane? Who’s still at check-in? Wildcard shouts for Qatar

The World Cup is just two months away, and yes that will never not be weird to type out when you are only in September, thanks FIFA. After a blistering start to the season we are now in the first, and only, international break of the autumn, with managers having one last chance to get a look at players with their national teams before the final announcement has to be made on the 26-man squads on November 18.

Football rumours: Manchester United gain ground in race for Jude Bellingham

Manchester United may have gained an advantage in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, the Daily Express reports, citing The Athletic. According to the paper, United have been keeping a close eye on the 19-year-old England international’s development and even building ties with his family in a bid to beat Liverpool to his signature.

John Murtough 'gains' Manchester United Jude Bellingham transfer advantage over Liverpool and more rumours

Manchester United could find themselves in 'pole position' to sign highly-rated England international Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund next summer.

Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Man Utd, Chelsea: Jude Bellingham likely to leave Borussia Dortmund next summer

The battle for Bellingham Jude Bellingham is set to be the centre of a transfer tug-of-war next summer, with the Athletic reporting that the 19-year-old has admirers at Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea. The England international is said to be a long-term target of Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, but Manchester United were also close to signing Bellingham before he joined Dortmund back in 2020. Bellingham is valued at €150 million by Borussia Dortmund, who are reportedly keen on offering him a contract extension to stay in Germany.