I think he'd shine more in the deeper role, he'd see a lot more of the ball and would be able to vary his play up, simple passes, keep the ball ticking over, go on runs now and then. Then with gordan out wide creating width, more space centrally also allowing foden to shine in the 10 role. + foden isn't a selfish **** so Bellingham could use Phil for 1-2s helping us break lines better.
As it is, he hasn't the discipline/intelligence to play the role he's been given, he encroaches on other people's positions nullifying himself and them. He also tries to impress too often, dribbling and falling over expecting a free kick, but he isn't playing for real in la liga so isn't getting them.
Before the tournament pretty much everyone, from so called experts to the man in the street said I midfield 3 of rice, Bellingham and foden is as good as any in the tournament yet we still haven't seen it, the group stage was perfect to try it and by now would be a well oiled machine.