England squad: Jobe Bellingham earns first call‑up, Cole Palmer omitted
sportsNov 6, 20262559
England manager Thomas Tuchel named his Nations League squad with Jobe Bellingham earning his first senior call-up and Fulham midfielder Josh King also included, while Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer was omitted. Palmer had been available for selection after withdrawing from the previous international camp with a minor muscular problem, but The Athletic reported Tuchel left him out as a selection choice rather than for injury. Sky Sports noted Palmer has produced three goals and an assist since returning to club action, including a Champions League goal in Prague, but Tuchel has said Palmer has "missed too many opportunities" to work with him at international level. England face Croatia at Wembley on 12 November and travel to Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano to play Spain on 15 November, with a place in the Nations League knockout rounds still at stake. Tuchel’s selection opens the door for Jobe Bellingham to join brother Jude in the squad and signals that availability and camp participation are now weighing heavily in selection decisions.
