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Palmer and Alexander-Arnold recalled after England World Cup snub

Palmer and Alexander-Arnold recalled after England World Cup snub

Summary

Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been added back to England’s national soccer team after being left out of the World Cup squad. England will compete in the upcoming Nations League games against Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.

Key Facts

  • Cole Palmer (Chelsea) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) were initially not selected for England’s World Cup team but are now recalled.
  • Other notable players left out of the World Cup team, like Phil Foden, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw, are still not included in the Nations League squad.
  • The Nations League games will include matches against Spain, Croatia, and two games versus the Czech Republic.
  • England finished third at the World Cup, their best result since winning it in 1966.
  • Thomas Tuchel is the England team coach who faced criticism over the semifinal loss to Argentina.
  • The squad includes young players like 18-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool) and midfielder Alex Scott (Bournemouth).
  • The full Nations League squad has 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 6 midfielders, and 8 forwards.
  • Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) leads the forwards in the England squad.
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