Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer recalled to England squad for Nations League games by Thomas Tuchel

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer have been recalled to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming Nations League games. <p>Real Madrid right-back Alexander-Arnold returns to the fold for the first time since June 2025 along with Chelsea's Palmer, who was another high-profile World Cup omission.</p><p>Tuchel has made eight changes from the World Cup in his 27-man group for the three-week camp, during which England, third-place finishers in the summer, will play four Nations League fixtures against Spain, Croatia and Czech Republic.</p><p>Liverpool's 18-year-old winger <strong>Rio Nguhoma</strong>, who impressed in England's World Cup warm-up fixtures, has also been called up along with uncapped Bournemouth midfielder <strong>Alex Scott</strong>.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13588885/thomas-tuchel-england-manager-faces-pivotal-international-break-to-win-over-some-players-and-supporters-after-world-cup-exit">Analysis: Thomas Tuchel must win back trust</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/england">England news and analysis</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13427059/england-football-news-live-updates-schedule-and-analysis-of-thomas-tuchels-three-lions">Follow our England blog</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/13564414/england-1-2-argentina-gary-neville-takes-issue-with-thomas-tuchels-english-dna-claims-following-world-cup-elimination"><strong>Neville: I have a big problem with Tuchel's DNA comments</strong></a></li></ul><widget id="3"></widget><p>Everton defender <strong>Jarrad Branthwaite</strong> receives his first call-up since Tuchel's appointment, while there are also recalls…
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