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Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, and Kobbie Mainoo withdraw from England squad

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:06 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, and Kobbie Mainoo withdraw from England squad

Summary

Cole Palmer has withdrawn from the England squad due to a muscle injury. The Chelsea forward, recalled for upcoming Nations League matches, played all 90 minutes in the recent loss to Brentford but is now sidelined. Manchester United's Marcus Rashford also faces an issue from a recent match, and Kobbie Mainoo is a doubt after being substituted against Fulham. England is preparing for four matches, starting with Spain on September 26. Palmer had begun the season strongly with four goals and two assists in seven games before this setback.

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Status Watch

•Palmer has a muscle injury and withdraws from the England squad.
•Rashford struggles with a hip issue after facing Fulham.
•Mainoo is a doubt after being substituted in the same match.
•England plays Spain in the Nations League on September 26.

Latest Updates

8:06 AMYahoo Sports — Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after recall
8:06 AMBBC Sport — Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after recall
7:43 AMYahoo Sports — Cole Palmer headlines three players set to withdraw from latest England squad

What they're saying

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Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from England's squad for the upcoming Nations League matches because of a minor injury.
— Yahoo Sports