Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, and three others have withdrawn from the England squad due to injury, with Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner named as replacements.
Key facts
- •Five players have withdrawn from the England squad: Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, and Marcus Rashford.
- •Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner have been called up as replacements and are scheduled to join the squad on Tuesday.
- •The England medical department and club medical staff collectively agreed to the withdrawals.
- •England is scheduled to play Spain on September 26, followed by matches against the Czech Republic and Croatia.
- •Cole Palmer has scored four goals and provided two assists in seven games for Chelsea this season.
Five players—Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, and Marcus Rashford—have withdrawn from the England squad ahead of upcoming Nations League matches. Manager Thomas Tuchel has called up Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and Everton's James Garner as replacements. The decision for the five players to withdraw was reached following assessments by the England medical department and their respective clubs.
By the numbers
Withdrawals and Replacements
The squad changes follow recent club matches, including the Manchester United duo of Rashford and Mainoo, who were assessed after being substituted during a 1-1 draw against Fulham. Declan Rice played the full match in Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Brighton, while Tino Livramento has been limited to three substitute appearances for Newcastle United this season. Cole Palmer, who played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's 3-0 loss to Brentford, has withdrawn with a minor injury. No specific details regarding the nature of the players' injuries have been released.
Tuchel's Squad Strategy
Manager Thomas Tuchel previously indicated that Gibbs-White, who has six international caps, was close to initial selection. Gibbs-White has recorded one goal and two assists in five league games this season. James Garner, who has two senior international appearances, joins the squad after missing out on the 2026 World Cup selection. Tuchel has emphasized that players like Palmer must maintain consistent performance levels to justify their place in the squad.
Timeline
- September 26England is scheduled to face Spain at Wembley.
- September 29England is scheduled to play the Czech Republic.
- October 3England is scheduled to play Croatia.
- October 6England is scheduled to host the Czech Republic.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Sport, Sky Sports Football.
