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No Cole Palmer as England squad announced

The Chelsea supremo has not played for the Three Lions since March.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:59 AM
No Cole Palmer as England squad announced
Key Things to Know
  • Thomas Tuchel has omitted Chelsea's Cole Palmer from the England squad despite the player being fit.
  • Manchester City attacker Phil Foden has also been left out of the national team selection.
  • Jobe Bellingham and Josh King have earned their first senior England call-ups.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England manager Thomas Tuchel has left Chelsea star Cole Palmer out of the squad for the upcoming international fixtures. Despite being fit and available, Palmer was omitted alongside Manchester City's Phil Foden as the Three Lions prepare to face Croatia at Wembley Stadium and Spain at the Metropolitano in Madrid to conclude their UEFA Nations League campaign.

Tuchel handed maiden senior international call-ups to Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham and Fulham attacker Josh King. In addition, Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Ben White have returned to the squad, while Ezri Konsa and Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin were included despite recent injury concerns.

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