Palmer Left Out, Jobe Bellingham and Josh King Called Up for the First Time

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has announced a 25-man squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo are not in the squad. Manchester United midfielder Mainoo was selected for the World Cup squad but did not play, and this time he was left out due to injury.

Palmer, who plays for Chelsea, has returned to form this season with 5 goals and 3 assists in 11 matches. Even so, Tuchel based his decision on the fact that Palmer has not taken enough opportunities for the national team. Tuchel said, "I can only judge him by what he offers to the national team, he misses most of his chances." Palmer was also not included in the World Cup squad. Manchester City forward Foden, despite contributing 6 goals, was not in the World Cup or autumn squads and has been left out again this time.

Among the players included for the first time are Fulham midfielder Josh King and Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham. Both had previously worn the England shirt at youth level. Arsenal defender Ben White returns to the squad for the first time since March. Inter right-back Djed Spence has also been called up for the first time since the World Cup, following his injury.

Trevoh Chalobah and Tino Livramento are not in the squad due to injuries. Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott could not be called up because of injury, and Everton's James Garner has been invited in his place. Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has said that Nico O'Reilly is not 100 percent ready. Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has kept his place in the squad. Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka are not in the squad because they are injured. The goalkeepers selected are Jordan Pickford (Everton), Jason Steele (Brighton) and James Trafford (Leeds United).