🚨 BREAKING: England trio 'set to pull out of squad' for international break | OneFootball

Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are set to withdraw from England’s squad for the upcoming international break, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.

Palmer is poised to pull out due to load management, despite being recalled by Thomas Tuchel for England’s opening UEFA Nations League campaign since the World Cup. The Chelsea midfielder played the full 90 minutes in Friday’s 3-0 defeat by Brentford.

Rashford is also expected to withdraw after being named in Tuchel’s 27-man squad. The Manchester United forward will be assessed over a hip issue that has been managed by the club since the World Cup, with his absence anticipated.

Mainoo is likewise among the likely absentees, with the Manchester United midfielder expected to miss out through injury.

England are due to begin their Nations League campaign against world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday, September 26, before facing Czechia and Croatia during the international window.

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