Key Takeaways:
- Thomas Tuchel has announced England’s squad for upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain
- Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, and Jordan Henderson have been left out
- Jobe Bellingham has received his first England call-up ahead of the fixtures in November
Selection Headlines and Notable Absences
England manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his squad for the forthcoming Nations League fixtures, with several high-profile omissions sparking discussion amongst both fans and analysts. Despite monitoring Cole Palmer’s recent form with Chelsea, Tuchel, in coordination with the FA, has opted not to include the midfielder. Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is another notable absentee from the selection.
For the final time in 2026… 🥁
Your #ThreeLions squad for November camp! 🦁 🏴
— England (@England) November 6, 2026
Debutant Jobe Bellingham, who has impressed for Borussia Dortmund, has secured his first senior call-up, joining the group for matches at Wembley against Croatia on Thursday 12 November, followed by an away fixture against World Cup holders Spain on 15 November. Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo, as well as Chelsea’s Jordan Henderson, are also absent from the list.
Full Squad Selection
Below is the official England squad announced by Tuchel for the November Nations League encounters:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Jordan Pickford, James Trafford, Jason Steele |
| Defenders | Jarrad Branthwaite, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Lewis Hall, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ben White |
| Midfielders | Elliot Anderson, Jobe Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, James Garner, Jobe Bellingham, Josh King, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice |
| Forwards | Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Gordon, Rio Ngumoha, Morgan Rogers |
Upcoming Fixtures
England are set to host Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Thursday 12 November, before travelling to face Spain on 15 November as part of their Nations League campaign.
