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Tuchel omits Cole Palmer from England squad for Nations League matches

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Tuchel omits Cole Palmer from England squad for Nations League matches

Summary

Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain, with Cole Palmer missing from the selection. Tuchel criticized Palmer for missing too many opportunities to impress due to his absence from the last camp. First-time call-ups include Josh King and Jobe Bellingham, as Tuchel opts to stick with players who performed well in previous matches. England is scheduled to face Croatia next Thursday and Spain the following Sunday.

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Status Watch

•Tuchel criticizes Palmer for missing too many camps and opportunities
•Jobe Bellingham and Josh King receive first-time call-ups
•England faces Croatia on November 10 and Spain on November 13
•Palmer has not played for England since March

Latest Updates

11:59 AMBBC Sport — Palmer misses too many chances to impress - Tuchel
11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Palmer 'misses too many opportunities to impress' - Tuchel on England squad
11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Thomas Tuchel explains Cole Palmer omission: ‘He misses too many opportunities’

What they're saying

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England manager Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer "misses too many chances to impress" after not selecting the Chelsea forward for England's November Nations League fixtures.
— BBC Sport

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The England manager has opted to ‘trust’ the players who impressed him in the last squad, while also offering first-time call-ups to Josh King and Jobe Bellingham
— Yahoo Sports