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Cole Palmer Withdraws From England Nations League Matches

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 2:27 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Cole Palmer withdrew from England’s squad for the upcoming Nations League matches.
Thomas Tuchel recalled Palmer after the midfielder was omitted from the World Cup squad.
Palmer will miss England’s matches versus Spain on September 26 and Czechia on September 29.
He will also sit out the Croatia (October 3) and Czechia (October 6) fixtures.
Palmer played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Brentford on Friday.

History

Historical Context

After guiding England to automatic 1998 World Cup qualification with a goalless draw against Italy and winning the 1997 Tournoi, manager Glenn Hoddle shocked fans by leaving midfielder Paul Gascoigne—who earned 57 caps—from the final squad. The decision echoed later selections by Thomas Tuchel in 2026, showing how England’s managers repeatedly reshape player fortunes ahead of major tournaments.

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Story summary

Cole Palmer withdrew from England’s squad for the upcoming Nations League matches.
Thomas Tuchel recalled Palmer after the midfielder was omitted from the World Cup squad.
Palmer will miss England’s matches versus Spain on September 26 and Czechia on September 29.
He will also sit out the Croatia (October 3) and Czechia (October 6) fixtures.
Palmer played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Brentford on Friday.

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