Tuchel Names England Squad for Nations League Matches
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named a 27-man squad for the opening four matches of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, featuring Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer among the returning players. The squad announcement occurred on September 18, ahead of an international window from September 21 to October 6.
Alexander-Arnold, currently with Real Madrid, joins his teammate Jude Bellingham, while Chelsea's Palmer returns after missing the World Cup. The squad includes several players returning after the new club season, such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lewis Hall.
England's Nations League campaign begins against Spain at Wembley on September 26, followed by matches against Czechia in Prague on September 29, Croatia in Rijeka on October 3, and concluding with a home game against Czechia on October 6. The squad will gather at St George’s Park for preparations.
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