England Lose FIVE Stars Ahead of Nations League Campaign
England have suffered a major squad setback after five players withdrew from Thomas Tuchel’s squad because of injury concerns.
Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento have all been ruled out of England’s upcoming Nations League fixtures.
The withdrawals leave Tuchel with fewer options ahead of the opening match against Spain at Wembley.
Palmer’s absence is particularly notable because the Chelsea star had recently returned to the England setup after missing the World Cup squad.
Manchester United have also been hit hard.
Both Rashford and Mainoo were expected to join the England camp, but their injury situations have now forced them to withdraw.
Arsenal midfielder Rice and Newcastle defender Livramento complete the list of unavailable players.
Tuchel has responded by calling up Everton midfielder James Garner and Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.
England will face Spain before travelling to play Czechia and Croatia during the extended international window.
The latest withdrawals provide another challenge for Tuchel as he attempts to build his squad for the new international cycle.
With several important players unavailable, attention will now turn to the replacements and whether they can take advantage of the opportunity.