Tuchel Excludes Palmer, Calls Up Jobe Bellingham for England

England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his squad for the November UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, making significant decisions by omitting Chelsea's Cole Palmer while including Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham for his first senior call-up. Palmer, who has six goal contributions in nine Premier League matches this season, has been left out due to his history of withdrawing from international camps, with Tuchel stating that the decision was not personal but aimed at maintaining continuity with previous squad members.

In contrast, Jobe Bellingham's inclusion follows his strong performances, including a recent 90-minute display in a Champions League match. If Jobe and his brother Jude, who plays for Real Madrid, appear together in the upcoming matches, they will become only the third set of brothers to represent England concurrently in the modern era.