England squad for Nations League opening fixtures: Palmer, Alexander-Arnold recalled
The duo were part a long list of high profile names that were not included in England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad. | Photo Credit: AFP, Reuters
The duo were part a long list of high profile names that were not included in England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad. | Photo Credit: AFP, Reuters
Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been named in England’s 27-member squad for its Nations League fixtures in September and October.
The duo were part a long list of high profile names that were not included in England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad.
Meanwhile, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Phil Foden, after missing out on the World Cup, were once again not considered.
Liverpool’s 18-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha has also been included along with Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott and Leeds forward Dominic Calvert Lewin.
— England (@England) September 18, 2026Here it is! 🤩
Thomas Tuchel's first #ThreeLions squad of the 2026-27 season 🦁 🏴
England plays world champion Spain, Croatia and two games against Czech Republic in the first international window of the season.
England came third at the World Cup, its best place since winning the tournament in 1966. But Thomas Tuchel was criticized for his handling of the semifinal defeat to Argentina when leading 1-0 up until the 85th minute before losing 2-1.
England full squad
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Jason Steele, James Trafford
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrad Branthwaite, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Guehi, Lewis Hall, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O’Reilly, Jarell Quansah
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Alex Scott Forwards: Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Rio Ngumoha, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Bukayo Saka
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