Who are the winners and losers of England’s international break?

Sky Sports journalist Sam Blitz analyzed the winners and losers from England's four-game Nations League international camp under manager Thomas Tuchel. After opening with a defeat against Spain, England responded with two victories over Czech Republic and a 7-0 victory against Croatia. Blitz evaluated which players solidified their roles and who lost ground in Tuchel's squad.

Blitz named Anthony Gordon, Alex Scott, James Trafford, Lewis Hall, and Trent Alexander-Arnold among the winners who strengthened their national team standing. Conversely, Blitz argued that early squad withdrawals hurt Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, and Reece James as competitors capitalized on their absence.