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Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold recalled by England after being dropped for the World Cup

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Robson, J. (2026, September 18). Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold recalled by England after being dropped for the World Cup. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/cole-palmer-and-trent-alexander-arnold-recalled-by-england-after-being-dropped-for-the-world-cup/article_6771f38b-9262-5ab2-bf71-26caf7d239ba.html

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England coach Thomas Tuchel has recalled Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold to the national squad for upcoming Nations League games, despite omitting them from the World Cup roster. The team will face Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic in the first international window of the season. Additionally, 18-year-old Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott have been included in the squad.

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England head coach Thomas Tuchel announced the squad for upcoming Nations League games, recalling Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold, both of whom were notably absent from the World Cup roster despite strong performances. Alexander-Arnold, 27, was included for the first time since June 2025 after being dropped by Tuchel earlier this year; Palmer, 24, returns to the squad having missed out on a spot in England’s World Cup lineup. The team will face world champions Spain, as well as Croatia and the Czech Republic in October.

Tuchel's decision has sparked some debate, with players like Phil Foden being left out again despite previous criticism surrounding Tuchel's choices for the World Cup squad. England achieved their best finish since 1966 by coming third at the tournament but faced backlash over Tuchel’s handling of the semifinal loss to Argentina, where they led until the 85th minute before losing 2-1.

The coach emphasized that while opportunities remain open for players like Alexander-Arnold and Palmer, their performance in upcoming matches will determine if they continue to be part of the national team setup.

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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cole Palmer has been called up to the England squad after being controversially omitted from the World Cup. asserted

Palmer → call → Cup

Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold was also named in Thomas Tuchel squad after being overlooked in the summer. asserted

Arnold → name → summer

Liverpool’s 18-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha has also been included along with Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. asserted

Ngumoha → include → Scott

England plays world champion Spain, Croatia and two games against Czech Republic in the first international window of the season. asserted

England → play → season

England came third at the World Cup, its best place since winning the tournament in 1966. asserted

England → come → 1966

But Tuchel was criticized for his handling of the semifinal defeat to Argentina when leading 1-0 up until the 85th minute before losing 2-1. asserted

Tuchel → criticize → minute

Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold recalled by England after being dropped for the World Cup

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