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Tuchel recalls Palmer and Alexander-Arnold to England squad for Nations League

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Tuchel recalls Palmer and Alexander-Arnold to England squad for Nations League
Summary

Thomas Tuchel has announced an England squad with eight changes ahead of the Nations League games. Among the notable inclusions are Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold, both returning after the World Cup. Palmer's recent form at Chelsea has prompted his selection, while Tuchel acknowledges the need for new strategies following the World Cup. Kobbie Mainoo is also included, with Tuchel committing to giving him playing time this camp. The England camp will span three weeks and include four fixtures.

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Status Watch
  • •Palmer scored four goals and provided two assists in his last six games.
  • •Tuchel promises Mainoo will see minutes after no World Cup play.
  • •Alexander-Arnold's selection marks a shift in Tuchel's strategy.
  • •The England camp includes four fixtures over three weeks.
Latest Updates
  • 6:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Embrace the chaos’: Tuchel aims to harness England’s football culture
  • 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Will England boss Tuchel 'embrace the chaos'?
  • 2:14 PMBBC Sport — Will England boss Tuchel 'embrace the chaos'?
What they're saying
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Head coach says he must accept lack of control in games ‘Deep down, English players … they go for it’ Thomas Tuchel has admitted there are times when he craves greater control in matches. But the England head coach feels the more chaotic, adrenaline-fuelled nature of the Premier League will remain his template as he targets glory at Euro 2028. Tuchel described his team as “maybe not the most economical to play football” in terms of their habit of constantly playing at full throttle. They lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in July when they had nothing left in the tank and watched the game slip away after going 1-0 up in the 55th minute. England barely touched the ball thereafter, had no control and were reeled in, Argentina winning with two late goals. Continue reading...

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After the World Cup, England boss Thomas Tuchel wanted greater control. Two months on, he is keen to "embrace the chaos" after naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

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After the World Cup, England boss Thomas Tuchel wanted greater control. Two months on, he is keen to "embrace the chaos" after naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

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