Thomas Tuchel has called Jobe Bellingham and Josh King into England’s senior squad for the first time ahead of the Croatia and Spain games. Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo are absent from the 25-player group. The announcement also brings returns for Declan Rice, Djed Spence and Ben White following injury absences.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has selected Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham and Fulham midfielder Josh King for their first senior international call-ups. The two players are part of a 25-man group preparing for Nations League games against Croatia and Spain. Jobe joins his older brother Jude Bellingham in the squad, which also includes returning midfielder Declan Rice.[1], [2]
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo were omitted. Sky Sports said England’s medical staff had checked with Chelsea and been told Palmer could participate fully. Tuchel said the door remained open to him, describing competition for places within a group that had developed during the previous camp. He said his decision was not personal.[1]
Djed Spence returns after injury, while Ben White is back for the first time since March. Trevoh Chalobah and Tino Livramento withdrew with injuries; Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford are also unavailable. England will host Croatia on 12 November, then visit Spain on 15 November. Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers are among Tuchel’s selected forwards.[1]
