Newcastle pair drop out as Chalobah and Trafford called-up

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·11 November 2025

Newcastle pair drop out as Chalobah and Trafford called-up

James Trafford and Trevoh Chalobah have been called up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad as two Newcastle United players drop out.

Anthony Gordon has been withdrawn from the squad due to injury while goalkeeper Nick Pope misses out on the next England games after suffering a concussion.

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As had already been reported, Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah has been brought back into the fold by Tuchel while Manchester City's James Trafford – who has featured just twice since August – takes the place of Pope.

Despite having missed the weekend's game against Brighton, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi has reported for international duty although he will be assessed before a decision is made. Guéhi, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season, was injured during the Eagles' Europa Conference League game against AZ.

The Three Lions look to complete a perfect World Cup qualifying group at home to Serbia on Thursday and finish off with a trip to Albania at the weekend.