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Palmer and Rice Among 5 Players Ruled Out of England Matches in Nations League

  • On Monday, the Football Association confirmed five England players withdrew from the squad due to injury, including Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, ahead of Nations League matches.
  • Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento and Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo also pulled out of matches against Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic due to injury complications.
  • Everton midfielder James Garner and Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White were drafted as replacements, joining the squad at St George's Park on Tuesday for the extended three-week international window.
  • United manager Michael Carrick confirmed Rashford sustained an "issue" during Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham, while Rice will receive rest at Arsenal after struggling with injuries over 12 months.
  • England's campaign begins Saturday against world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium, with matches continuing through an extended three-week international window under FIFA's revised match calendar combining September and October breaks.
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Thomas Tuchel has been dealt a blow ahead of England's upcoming Nations League matches after five players were forced to withdraw from the squad due to injuries. Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice will all be unavailable for England's upcoming Nations League fixtures. England announce Nations League squad The absence of five players is a major concern for coach Thomas Tuchel, who will have to reorganise …

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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