England manager Thomas Tuchel faces significant decisions as he prepares to announce his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. The announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m., with Tuchel set to address the media at 11 a.m.
The squad selection comes ahead of two crucial Nations League fixtures that could secure England's place in the quarter-finals. The team will first host Croatia on November 12, followed by an away match against Spain on November 15. This break is shorter than previous international windows, featuring only two games.
Tuchel's approach has historically favored squad consistency, emphasizing team cohesion and development. In the lead-up to the World Cup, he largely maintained the same group of players. This philosophy suggests that significant changes might be less likely, though questions remain about the inclusion of certain players.
One prominent question revolves around the potential inclusion of Cole Palmer, who has been noted as often absent. The possibility of Jordan Henderson's return to the squad is also a point of discussion.
Tuchel's last squad selection for the September and October internationals included:
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Jason Steele (Brighton & Hove Albion), James Trafford (Leeds United)
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Trevoh Chalobah (Como), Marc Guéhi (Manchester City), Lewis Hall (Newcastle United), Ezri Konsa (Arsenal), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), James Garner (Everton), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)
Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool), Morgan Rogers (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).
