Palmer, Trent return as Tuchel names England squad for Nations League campaign (Palmer, Trent return as Tuchel names England squad for Nations League campaign)
FIFA World Cup: Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have returned to the England squad after missing the FIFA World Cup 2026, as head coach Thomas Tuchel named a 27-member team for the opening four matches of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaign.
Palmer and Alexander-Arnold were among the high-profile names left out of Tuchel’s 26-member World Cup squad for the tournament in North America. Both players have now been brought back into the fold after impressive performances for their respective clubs.
The duo are part of a number of changes to the England squad following the start of the new domestic season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Lewis Hall, Rio Ngumoha, Jarrad Branthwaite, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Alex Scott have also been selected.
