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Tuchel plans Palmer recall for Nations League squad

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC · How we work

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Tuchel Recalls Palmer

England manager Thomas Tuchel plans to recall Chelsea forward Cole Palmer for the Nations League.
Palmer has four Premier League goals and two assists this season.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who attended the camp, is in contention for a senior call-up.
Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth is reported to be near his first England senior squad.
Dean Henderson, John Stones, Dan Burn and Djed Spence miss out because of injuries.

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FIFA Merges Windows

FIFA merged the September and October international windows, creating a two-week break with four Nations League matches.
Clubs must pause for two weeks instead of the usual one-week international window.
England will host Spain and Czechia and travel to Croatia and Czechia during the merged window.
After the two-week break, England returns to club play until a traditional week-long window in November.

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Tuchel Blames Possession

Thomas Tuchel blamed England’s lack of ball-possession DNA for the 88%-12% possession loss to Argentina.
He said players must be brave, push forward and avoid sitting back.
The FA defended Tuchel, saying sacking him after the Congo loss would be absurd.
Fans split, some blaming him for surrendering a 1-0 lead with five minutes left.
Tuchel listed Dan Burn, Jordan Henderson and Ivan Toney as bold-call options.

History

Historical Context

Glenn Hoddle’s 1998 overhaul, which gave teenage Michael Owen a debut and left England third in Group G with two points, set a precedent for bold squad changes. Now Thomas Tuchel, appointed January 2025, recalls Chelsea’s Cole Palmer while guiding a side that qualified for 2026 World Cup by winning all six matches without conceding. England’s fortunes thus often hinge on youthful refreshes.

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Tuchel Recalls Palmer

England manager Thomas Tuchel plans to recall Chelsea forward Cole Palmer for the Nations League.
Palmer has four Premier League goals and two assists this season.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who attended the camp, is in contention for a senior call-up.
Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth is reported to be near his first England senior squad.
Dean Henderson, John Stones, Dan Burn and Djed Spence miss out because of injuries.

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