Five talking points as Thomas Tuchel names his England Nations League squad

Football
6 Nov 2026 • 6:26 PM MYT
The Independent
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Five talking points as Thomas Tuchel names his England Nations League squad

  1. Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for the crucial Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, with the team needing just one point to qualify for the quarter-finals.
  2. Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has been omitted from the squad after manager Thomas Tuchel previously criticised him for missing previous international camps.
  3. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham has earned his first senior England call-up alongside his brother Jude.
  4. Young talents Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool and Josh King of Fulham have also received senior call-ups, while Arsenal defender Ben White makes his return.
  5. Several regular players have been omitted from the squad due to injuries and fitness concerns, including Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka.

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