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Tuchel considers recalling Cole Palmer for England's Nations League squad

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Tuchel considers recalling Cole Palmer for England's Nations League squad

Summary

Thomas Tuchel is evaluating the inclusion of Chelsea forward Cole Palmer in his England squad for the Nations League. Tuchel’s selection will be announced on Friday, marking his first since last summer’s World Cup. Palmer, who previously missed out due to form and fitness issues, has started the season strongly, scoring four goals and providing two assists. Alongside Palmer, Alex Scott and Morgan Gibbs-White are also under consideration for the roster.

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Key Details

•Tuchel will announce his squad on Friday morning.
•Cole Palmer has four goals and two assists this season.
•Alex Scott and Morgan Gibbs-White are also contenders for selection.
•Palmer was previously excluded due to fitness concerns.

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6:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tuchel considers England recall for Cole Palmer in Nations League squad

What they're saying

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Chelsea forward back in form after World Cup snub Alex Scott and Morgan Gibbs-White also in contention Thomas Tuchel is considering an England recall for Cole Palmer and could include Alex Scott in his squad for the Nations League. Tuchel’s first selection since the World Cup will be confirmed on Friday morning and the head coach has been weighing up claims from a host of players who failed to earn a place in his plans last summer. Palmer was one of those to miss out after struggling for form and fitness but the Chelsea attacker has started the season with four goals and two assists, raising optimism around his hopes of inclusion. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jacob Steinberg

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