‘Tuchel has learned from his mistakes’ | Who’s in and out of Tuchel’s England squad
'Tuchel has learned from his mistakes' | Who's in and out of Tuchel's England squad. Analysis: Thomas Tuchel must win back trustEngland news and analysis | Follow our England blogNeville: I have a big problem with Tuchel's DNA comments Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol says Tuchel's squad shows he has learned from his World Cup mistakes Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite receives his first call-up since Tuchel's appointment, while there are also recalls for Lewis Hall, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
What happened
Palmer and Alexander-Arnold recalled to England squad'Tuchel's learned from World Cup mistakes' – Tuchel's England squad EXPLAINEDYour views! Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol is at Wembley with the latest on Thomas Tuchel's England squad. Skip to content England squad: Thomas Tuchel's England squad EXPLAINED – Who's in and out? Friday 18 September 2026 10:42, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol is at Wembley with the latest on Thomas Tuchel's England squad.
Tuchel recalls Palmer and Alexander-Arnold for EnglandTuchel recalls Palmer and Alexander-Arnold for EnglandClose00Thomas Tuchel names Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer in his first England squad since the World Cup – but warns players they have to "perform". Skip to content Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer recalled to England squad for Nations League games by Thomas Tuchel England boss Thomas Tuchel has made eight changes to his squad following the World Cup; Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to the fold along with Chelsea's Cole Palmer; Man City's Phil Foden among the players to miss out Friday 18 September 2026 13:01, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player England head coach Thomas Tuchel explains why he has decided to recall Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold to his England squad Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer have been recalled to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming Nations League games.
Analysis by Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol:Tuchel has learnt from his mistakes in the summer with his World Cup squad because he has made a lot of changes with this squad.
The wider picture
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player England head coach Thomas Tuchel reveals how he was told his job was safe regardless of the outcome of the World Cup quarter-final against Mexico. 'Trent call-up a massive shift from Tuchel'Analysis by Sky Sports' Peter Smith:It shouldn't be a shock to see an Englishman playing for Real Madrid selected in the England squad but Alexander-Arnold's selection is exactly that. Figure caption, Tuchel recalls Palmer and Alexander-Arnold to England squadByMandeep SangheraBBC Sport journalistPublished18 September 2026, 12:42 BSTUpdated 32 minutes agoEngland head coach Thomas Tuchel says "the door is always open" after recalling Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer to his first squad since the World Cup – but has warned players they have to "perform".
Reaction and your views as Tuchel makes EIGHT changes to England squadTuchel opted to introduce three defenders before Fernandez's equaliser, a decision that saw England invite wave after wave of Argentine attacks before eventually yielding under the pressure Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol is at Wembley with the latest on Thomas Tuchel's England squad. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player England head coach Thomas Tuchel explains why he has decided to recall Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold to his England squad.
Tuchel has made eight changes from the World Cup in his 27-man group for the three-week camp, during which England, third-place finishers in the summer, will play four Nations League fixtures against Spain, Croatia and Czech Republic. Phil Foden is once again overlooked by Tuchel along with Morgan Gibbs-White and Adam Wharton, while World Cup squad members Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney and Noni Madueke drop out. The England squad in fullGoalkeepers: 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), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarrell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen)Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Morgan Rogers (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) Who hasn't made it into the England squad?
But by looking at this squad, I think he is admitting he made some mistakes.
What has been reported
Questions over why Tuchel overlooked the technically gifted 27-year-old resurfaced when the England boss questioned the natural ability of Three Lions players to retain possession and control games under pressure. Alexander-Arnold hadn't been in an England squad since the summer of 2025 so what's changed? If Tuchel thought Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold weren't good enough for the World Cup squad, has much really changed in the first few games of the season? Tuchel controversially left Real Madrid right-back Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea forward Palmer out of his squad for the summer tournament in North America.
"It is one thing to be nominated, like with Cole, and getting your ticket back in the squad but it's another thing to perform for England," he said. Dean Henderson, Jordan Henderson, Reece James, Djed Spence and John Stones, who were all in the World Cup squad, miss out, with Tuchel saying they were not selected because of injuries. "Tuchel's defensive substitutions were called into question following the defeat by Argentina, but he played down how much of an issue that was with England supporters.
Skip to content Thomas Tuchel: England fans don't ask me about my substitutions against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final England collapsed in the World Cup semi-final losing 2-1 to Argentina; Thomas Tuchel came under intense scrutiny for his game management, but he suggests that’s not what fans think of when they see him.
What happens next
Friday 18 September 2026 13:12, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player England head coach Thomas Tuchel reveals he was told his job was safe regardless of the outcome of the World Cup quarter-final against Mexico Thomas Tuchel says “99. Tuchel faced intense scrutiny over his decision-making during England's 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, but the Three Lions boss says supporters focus on other things when reflecting on the tournament. Liverpool's 18-year-old winger Rio Nguhoma, who impressed in England's World Cup warm-up fixtures, has also been called up along with uncapped Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo is included despite being an unused member of the World Cup squad. England's World Cup players are in bold: Phil Foden, Morgan Gibbs-White, Harry Maguire, Adam Wharton, Ivan Toney, Noni Madueke, Ollie Watkins, Jordan Henderson, Djed Spence, Reece James, Dan Burn, John Stones, Dean Henderson. Tuchel: Palmer and Trent must fight for placesAsked about Alexander-Arnold and Palmer's recalls, Tuchel said: "They had a good start to the season. As far as I'm concerned, Tuchel is still on the naughty step.
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