England Reshuffle Attack as Palmer Withdraws Through Injury
Morgan Gibbs-White is set for a recall to Thomas Tuchel's squad after Cole Palmer was ruled out of the September internationals with a muscle issue.
FanPesa Editorial · 21 September 2026 · 4 min read
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Thomas Tuchel's England squad has shifted shape ahead of the September internationals, with Morgan Gibbs-White set to come in after Cole Palmer withdrew through injury.
Palmer, recalled after missing out on England's World Cup squad, picked up a muscle problem having played every minute of Chelsea's 3-0 defeat at Brentford. The forward has started six of Chelsea's seven matches so far this season.
Gibbs-White gets his chance
The Nottingham Forest midfielder had narrowly missed out on Tuchel's original selection. With Palmer unavailable, he returns to an England set-up he has featured in earlier this year.
- Gibbs-White was described as having been 'close' to the initial squad selection.
- Palmer's withdrawal is the latest fitness concern in a congested opening block of fixtures.
- England's Nations League assignments give Tuchel a chance to test his depth in wide areas.
For Gibbs-White, a strong camp could turn a short-notice recall into a more permanent place in Tuchel's plans.
