England manager Thomas Tuchel has been forced to reshuffle his squad as five players withdrew due to injury ahead of the upcoming Nations League matches. Cole Palmer and Declan Rice are among those ruled out, alongside Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, and Marcus Rashford.
In response to the call-ups, Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and Everton’s James Garner have been summoned to join the team on Tuesday. Gibbs-White, who has earned six caps, had been tipped by Tuchel recently for potential inclusion.
The Five Lions are set to face World Cup champions Spain at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 26 September. The fixture schedule continues with a trip to the Czech Republic on 29 September, followed by a match against Croatia on 3 October, and concludes with a home game against the Czechs on 6 October.
Palmer, 24, withdrew citing a minor injury. His departure follows a summer away from the international scene after being omitted from the 2026 World Cup squad. Since his recall, he has started six of Chelsea’s seven league games, contributing four goals and two assists.
Tuchel had previously emphasized that Palmer possessed a
The injury crisis is wild. Five players out? Who is stepping up for the Czechs game?
Gibbs-White getting the call is interesting. Hope he brings fresh energy to that midfield.
Huge blow losing Palmer and Rice. Tuchel needs his stars fit before facing Spain.