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Cole Palmer misses out on the England squad after Thomas Tuchel announcement

The England squad is in for the next international break and Cole Palmer is not selected. Is that the right decision from Tuchel, or should he be in?

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:27 AM
Cole Palmer misses out on the England squad after Thomas Tuchel announcement
Key Things to Know
  • Cole Palmer was omitted from Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures.
  • England will face Croatia at Wembley before travelling to Spain over the next fortnight.
  • Fulham midfielder Josh King and Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham were included in the squad.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cole Palmer has been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s latest 26-man England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain. The Chelsea attacking midfielder was omitted despite registering three goals and three assists in nine appearances this season. Fulham's Josh King was selected instead, while Jobe Bellingham joined his brother Jude in the squad.

England medical staff had monitored Palmer's fitness in contact with Chelsea, but Tuchel ultimately decided against his inclusion. Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden also missed out on selection, leaving Morgan Rogers as the sole Chelsea player named in the team.

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