England squad announcement LIVE: Watch Thomas Tuchel press conference after Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander Arnold return

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England squad announcement: See the full squad named by Thomas Tuchel for the Nations League fixtures in September and October
Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold return to the squad after missing the World Cup, but there's Phil Foden misses out again
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott are handed their first proper senior international call-ups - among those called up who didn't make the World Cup squad
We will hear from Tuchel at 11:00 BST, which we will bring you live as it happens
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Get Involved - 'One of the country's most outstanding midfielders'published at 10:52 BST
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Wharton overlooked, again, one of the most outstanding midfielders in this country. Anderson is great, but can we say - definitively - that he’s better than Wharton, who’s been given hardly any opportunity in an England shirt? It’ll be interesting to see how much control we have against Spain…
Bob, Bristol
Wharton is the best passer in midfield, not picked. Tuchel still favouring physicality over skill.
Said, Luton
Still no Wharton... he would be straight in if he played elsewhere.
Peter, West Yorkshire
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Palmer & Alexander-Arnold returnpublished at 10:48 BST
Chelsea's Cole Palmer is back in the squad after being snubbed for the World Cup squad in the summer.
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to the England squad for the first time since June 2025.
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Get Involved - 'Surprised not to see Bogle'published at 10:44 BST
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What does Jayden Bogle need to do to get into discussions for the squad? I mean, he shredded Hall on Monday.
Ben, London
Surprised not to see Leeds United's Jayden Bogle given an opportunity to show what he could bring at right back.
Darren, Stratford-upon-Avon
I'm not sure what more Jayden Bogle needs to do to be given a chance, been brilliant this season so far and one of the most consistent performers in his position last season too.
Rob, Horsham
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Steele replaces injured Hendersonpublished at 10:41 BST
Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele has been included in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the extended international break over September and October.
The 36-year-old has comes in to replace injured Dean Henderson.
He started his career in Middlesbrough, with loan spells at Northampton and Blackburn before making the move permanent. He later joined Sunderland in the 2017-18 season.
Steele moved to Brighton in 2018, where he has featured 64 times so far.
He made appearances for England's youth national teams and the Great Britain Olympic team in 2012.
Tuchel included him as a training goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup.
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Postpublished at 10:38 BST
A reminder that England boss Thomas Tuchel will be speaking to the media shortly.
His press conference is scheduled for 11:00 BST and you can stream it live on this page.
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Get Involved - 'One of the best PL left-backs'published at 10:34 BST
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Better than the World Cup squad in my opinion. Shame Tuchel didn't realise what Lewis Hall could offer then really.
Stephen, West Midlands
Lewis Hall was missed during the World Cup, so he’ll certainly be making a big influence. One of the best left backs in the Premier League.
Alfie, Cheshire
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Who has Tuchel added?published at 10:29 BST
Meanwhile, it's a good morning to be any of these players, who have been named in Tuchel's squad after missing out on the World Cup.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Jarrad Branthwaite
- Lewis Hall
- Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Alex Scott
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin
- Jason Steele
- Rio Ngumoha
- Cole Palmer
Get Involved - 'Continually ignored'published at 10:25 BST
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No Gibbs-White is unbelievable… probably the best 10 in England at the moment on form. Versatile, passionate, created, scores… Much better choice then others he has selected…
Aaron, Sutton Coldfield
No Morgan Gibbs-White... What does he have to do to be selected?
Caroline, Leeds
Please tell me why Gibbs-White is not in the squad? A disgrace. Really, what does he have to do? Mainoo and Skelly? Why? Cos they play for Utd and Arsenal?
Steve, Yorkshire
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Who are the key omissions?published at 10:20 BST
Let's take a look at the biggest names left off Tuchel's list:
- Phil Foden
- Noni Madueke
- Morgan Gibbs-White
- Reece James
- Ollie Watkins
- Harry Maguire
- Djed Spence
- Adam Wharton
Of those, Madueke, Watkins, James and Spence all made the World Cup squad.
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Get Involvedpublished at 10:15 BST
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So, no Phil Foden, no Noni Madueke, and Morgan Gibbs-White also misses out, again.
Who else will feel disappointed?
Remember that Dean Henderson, Ben White, Dan Burn and Jordan Henderson are unavailable for selection through injury.
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England squad for September & Octoberpublished at 10:04 BST
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Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Jason Steele (Brighton), James Trafford (Leeds United)
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Trevoh Chalobah (Como), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Lewis Hall (Newcastle), Ezri Konsa (Arsenal), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Alex Scott (Bournemouth)
Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Morgan Rogers (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
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Get Involved - 'Now's the time to bring Palmer back'published at 10:02 BST
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Not necessarily a Chelsea fan but now's the time to bring Palmer back in, and as much as I like Rogers he has to realise Saka is the better option.
Chris, Sidmouth
I feel he will add Cole Palmer into his squad. He could be an extra boost in the attack to try to cross balls in to Kane if he gets in or try and have a shot.
Logan, Wembley

Will Palmer and Foden return?published at 09:59 BST
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Two of the biggest names omitted from England's World Cup squad were Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, who missed out amid the plethora of attacking midfield talent at Thomas Tuchel's disposal.
Palmer missed out after a below-par campaign for a below-par Chelsea side, although he scored 11 goals in 34 games. He struggled with a groin injury as the Blues finished 10th in the Premier League.
This season Palmer looks rejuvenated under new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso. He has scored four goals in six games across all competitions and has played all but seven minutes of the Blues' league campaign so far - will that earn him a place back in the England squad?
Foden meanwhile has had a quieter start - no goals in six games across all competitions for Manchester City, although he did provide two assists in the 4-1 league win at Crystal Palace.
He was sent off in the first half of City's derby win at Manchester United - but any suspension will of course not apply to international football.
Could Ngumoha win his first proper call-up to the senior squad?published at 09:54 BST
Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent
Rio Ngumoha is hoping to earn his first call-up today. The Liverpool winger, 18, was part of a group of young players that travelled to America ahead of the World Cup for England’s pre-tournament training camp in Florida and even made his debut coming on as a substitute in the friendly win over New Zealand. But, if selected, this would be his first proper call-up into the senior squad.
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Are some of the players overlooked for the World Cup likely to return and which new names may feature?published at 09:49 BST
Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent
Before naming his full squad, Tuchel was required to submit a preliminary squad of players from which he will name his final party.
It is understood Lewis Hall of Newcastle, Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Everton pair Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jarrad Branthwaite are among the names selected in Tuchel's extended list.
Hall's World Cup omission raised eyebrows given England entered the tournament without a natural left-back.
Attacking duo Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are on there too, after being two of the biggest omissions from Tuchel's squad for the World Cup.
That decision was deemed a mistake from certain circles, given they are two of English football's most creative players.
Meanwhile, Tuchel is expected to omit Jordan Henderson, Dean Henderson and John Stones because of injury.
Postpublished at 09:46 BST
Scott missed out on England's World Cup squad - one of many who were omitted from the trip to North America...

Scott to make England squadpublished at 09:40 BST
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Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is set to be named in England’s first full squad since the World Cup.
Scott has scored a goal so far in the Premier League this season. on Thursday, he made an assist in Bournemouth's Europa League win over Real Sociedad.
The 23-year-old has made appearances for England's various youth teams since 2021.
He was called up in November 2025 by Thomas Tuchel but did not make his debut then.
Scott joined the senior men's team for squad preparation before the 2026 World Cup.
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Could Branthwaite provide a solution for Tuchel?published at 09:33 BST
Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent
One to keep an eye on this morning is Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. He was named in the provisional long list of players and Thomas Tuchel had been impressed by the centre-back’s display since the start of the season. With John Stones expected to be injured, Branthwaite could prove a solution for Tuchel.
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Who are England playing?published at 09:27 BST
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Here are the upcoming fixtures which Thomas Tuchel is selecting for:
Saturday 26 September - England v Spain, 19.45
Tuesday 29 September - Czech Republic v England, 19.45
Saturday 3 October - Croatia v England, 17.00
Tuesday 6 October - England v Czech Republic, 19.45
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Get Involved - 'Day ruined'published at 09:21 BST
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I'd forgotten about the international (extended) break. That's my day (and subsequent weekends) ruined.
Stefan, St Albans