England Squad Updates: Withdrawals and New Call-Ups
BBC Sport reports that several players have withdrawn from the England squad for upcoming Nations League matches, while two others have been called in.
Withdrawals
- Cole Palmer: The 24-year-old Chelsea forward, recalled by manager Thomas Tuchel after missing out on the World Cup, has pulled out due to a minor injury.
- Declan Rice: The Arsenal midfielder played the full game against Brighton but will be unavailable for England's upcoming matches.
- Tino Livramento: Newcastle United's substitute player is also withdrawing from the squad.
- Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford: Both Manchester United players have withdrawn following their respective club assessments after being substituted in a 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday.
New Call-Ups
- Morgan Gibbs-White: Nottingham Forest midfielder, who has six international caps, joins the squad.
- James Garner: Everton's Garner, also not selected for the 2026 World Cup, is called up.
Tuchel, on Friday, expressed his close consideration of including Gibbs-White in the initial squad.
This update brings changes to England's lineup as they prepare for matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and a return leg against the Czechs.