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Tarkowski says Jarrad Branthwaite England call-up was ‘no surprise’

James Tarkowski believes injury problems were the only thing delaying Jarrad Branthwaite’s return to the England squad. The Everton captain has welcomed the recognition for his regular centre-back partner, who is back on international duty after being selected for England’s…

By Gary Gowers · Read Everton

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:56 AM

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Jarrad Branthwaite earned a recall to the England squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Everton captain James Tarkowski stated the call-up was no surprise now that Branthwaite is fully fit.
Tarkowski explained that prior injuries were the only factor that delayed the defender's England return.

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Everton captain James Tarkowski stated that Jarrad Branthwaite's recall to the England national team was no surprise. Branthwaite was selected for England's upcoming Nations League fixtures after returning to full fitness and re-establishing his place in David Moyes's Everton defense.

Tarkowski noted that previous injuries were the primary reason delaying the 24-year-old's international return. Branthwaite spent part of the summer rehabilitating in Germany before returning to help Everton go unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions, including keeping five clean sheets.

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