England squad announced as Sunderland face home crowd jeers

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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

England squad announced as Sunderland face home crowd jeers
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The England national team's squad announcement is set for 10am GMT ahead of their upcoming fixtures. Bukayo Saka will miss the matches due to a quadriceps injury, prompting speculation on his replacement, likely Noni Madueke. Meanwhile, Sunderland faced fan discontent during their recent match as the team's performance fell short. The squad discussion highlights a competitive goalkeeper scenario, with Jordan Pickford facing challenges from James Trafford and Dean Henderson. Additional attention is on young striker Will Lankshear, who could be a surprise call-up after a strong club performance.

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  • •England goes into final two games with nine points from four matches.
  • •Bukayo Saka to miss international duty due to injury.
  • •Jordan Pickford faces competition for England's No 1 spot.
  • •Sunderland's performance has led to jeers from home supporters.
  • •Will Lankshear's strong form may earn him a call-up.
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⚽ All the latest heading into a busy weekend of football ⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail David Some talking points ahead of the England squad announcement which we’re expecting at 10am GMT. England go into the final two games on nine points after three wins and a loss. Cole Palmer. The Chelsea man pulled out of the September/October squad through injury, which drew a frustrated response from Thomas Tuchel, who said the 24-year-old misses too many camps. Does he get another chance? Saka out, so who comes in on the right? Bukayo Saka misses this international break after picking up a quadriceps problem in the 2-2 Champions League draw with Bayern Munich. Arsenal colleague Noni Madueke looks the obvious replacement. The goalkeeper debate. Jordan Pickford faces genuine competition for the No 1 spot for the first time in his England career, with James Trafford having started two of the four autumn games. Dean Henderson is also likely to return after recovering from injury. Will Lankshear. Could the young striker, who left Tottenham for Middlesbrough in the summer, get a surprise call-up. Taken under the wing of Harry Kane and all that. Lankshear’s tally of 15 goals in 16 matches for Boro this season is certainly Kane-like. Continue reading...

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