Tuchel forced into early England reshuffle as five withdraw | OneFootball

England manager Thomas Tuchel has reshaped his squad after five withdrawals ahead of the Nations League fixtures. According to Goal.com, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and Tino Livramento have pulled out.

Tuchel has called up Everton midfielder James Garner and Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White, who are due to join the group on Tuesday. The absences give the pair a chance to impress in Nations League A.

United fitness concerns have compounded matters, with Mainoo and Rashford forced off in the 1-1 draw at Fulham. Mainoo departed after 80 minutes, while Rashford’s substitution was also for physical reasons.

Palmer’s absence stands out after his recent return, having missed the World Cup squad and featured in a heavy defeat to Brentford. He is reportedly stepping back for load management and a minor issue, a joint call between club and country to avoid aggravation for the 24-year-old.

Gibbs-White narrowly missed the initial 27-man squad and has six caps. Tuchel said on Friday the 26-year-old was close to the original group, citing his consistent Premier League form.

Garner returns to the senior set-up after two caps in March, having not travelled to the 2026 World Cup.

England open against world champions Spain on September 26, then meet the Czech Republic before an away trip to Croatia.

Source: Goal.com

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