Tuchel omits Cole Palmer from England Nations League squad

Tuchel omits Cole Palmer from England Nations League squad

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England manager Thomas Tuchel left Chelsea forward Cole Palmer out of the November Nations League squad, saying that selection was based on players' attendance and performance in recent training camps. Earlier, Tuchel ordered medical assessments of Palmer while finalising the squad and explained his selection criteria, praising Harry Kane's milestones and welcoming newcomer Josh King. He later announced a 25-man squad for matches against Croatia and Spain, which also omitted Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo while calling up Jobe Bellingham and King for the first time.

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November 07, 2026
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Tuchel excludes Cole Palmer from England squad, cites camp attendance
Tuchel excludes Cole Palmer from England squad, cites camp attendance

Sky Sports • 07 Nov 00:19

England manager Thomas Tuchel left Chelsea forward Cole Palmer out of the November Nations League squad, saying selection is based on players’ presence and performance in recent camps.

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November 06, 2026
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Tuchel names Jobe Bellingham for England squad, leaves out Cole Palmer
Tuchel names Jobe Bellingham for England squad, leaves out Cole Palmer

USA Today • 06 Nov 15:32

England manager Thomas Tuchel selected 21-year-old Jobe Bellingham for the upcoming Nations League matches while omitting Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, citing camp performances as the selection criterion.

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Tuchel explains Cole Palmer omission as new midfielders earn England call-ups
Tuchel explains Cole Palmer omission as new midfielders earn England call-ups

TEAMtalk • 06 Nov 12:33

England manager Thomas Tuchel said the decision to leave Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer out of the November Nations League squad was due to his recent absence from camp, while newcomers Josh King and Jobe Bellingham were selected.

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Tuchel names 25-man England squad, omits Palmer, Foden and Mainoo
Tuchel names 25-man England squad, omits Palmer, Foden and Mainoo

Sky Sports • 06 Nov 10:25

England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 25-player squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain, leaving out Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo while calling up Jobe Bellingham and Josh King for the first time.

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Bellingham and King receive first England senior call-ups for Nations League
Bellingham and King receive first England senior call-ups for Nations League

The Guardian • 06 Nov 09:10

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham and Fulham’s Josh King have been added to England’s squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.

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Tuchel outlines England squad choices ahead of Nations League ties
Tuchel outlines England squad choices ahead of Nations League ties

BBC • 06 Nov 09:07

England manager Thomas Tuchel explains his selection criteria, omitting Cole Palmer while praising Harry Kane's milestones and welcoming newcomer Josh King.

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November 05, 2026
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England coach Tuchel conducts medical checks on Cole Palmer ahead of Nations League squad selection
England coach Tuchel conducts medical checks on Cole Palmer ahead of Nations League squad selection

The Telegraph • 05 Nov 19:00

Thomas Tuchel has ordered medical assessments of Chelsea forward Cole Palmer as he decides whether to include the 24-year-old in England's squad for upcoming Nations League matches.

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