LEE CARSLEY could opt to play Jude Bellingham in a new position for England's Nations League clash with Greece tonight. Interim boss Carsley has been experimenting with using Bellingham as a STRIKER in training this week, according to the Mail . 6 Jude Bellingham could play as a deep-lying striker against Greece tonight Credit: Rex 6 Lee Carsley has been experimenting with Bellingham playing a more advanced position in training this week Credit: Getty Bellingham, who normally forms part of a midfield trio for the Three Lions, has reportedly been tested as a deep-lying striker in the training session's building up to tonight's game.
The news comes after it was confirmed that Harry Kane wouldn't be starting against the Greeks after picking up a knock with club Bayern Munich. Carsley even hinted that there may be a different look to how his team sets up as a result. He said: "Along with a few of the players who can play at No.
9, we’ve got plenty of options in that position. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL LEVI ROOTS I earn £100k a week at Chelsea but I've snubbed exclusive London pad to go home "Harry’s been the outstanding player for so long for us now, but I feel like we’ve definitely got a Plan B." Carsely isn't short of options if he did want to play a conventional striker, having called both Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke up the squad.
However, Bellingham could be a viable option with the 21-year-old occasionally playing in a more advanced role for Real Madrid last season. .
