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Former Wolves star up for fight to earn spot in ‘stacked’ England attack

Morgan Gibbs-White is confident he can offer something different to England’s midfield.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 8:46 AM
Former Wolves star up for fight to earn spot in ‘stacked’ England attack
Key Things to Know
  • Morgan Gibbs-White is determined to fight for his place in England's heavily contested attacking midfield positions.
  • The Nottingham Forest captain received a late England call-up after Cole Palmer withdrew from the squad.
  • Gibbs-White made substitute appearances in England's 3-2 loss to Spain and a 2-0 victory against Czechia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder and current Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White has expressed his determination to fight for a place in England's competitive attacking lineup under manager Thomas Tuchel. After Cole Palmer withdrew due to injury, Gibbs-White cut short a family vacation in Dubai to join the national squad for their Nations League campaign.

Gibbs-White featured as a substitute on the left wing during England's recent 3-2 defeat against Spain and their 2-0 victory over Czechia. Having earned all eight of his senior international caps from the bench, the 26-year-old playmaker stated his ultimate objective is securing a starting role ahead of Euro 2028.

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