England have confirmed that five players have withdrawn from the national team squad during the current international window because of injuries.
The absentees are Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford, ruling the quintet out of England's upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.
Palmer and Rice Among England's Key Absentees
Cole Palmer and Declan Rice are among the most notable absentees from Thomas Tuchel's squad after injuries prevented them from taking part in the current international camp.
Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford have also withdrawn, leaving England without five selected players ahead of the opening matches of their Nations League campaign.
James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White Called Up
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has called up James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White as replacements for the injured players.
The two players are set to join the England camp at St George's Park as the national team prepares for a demanding three-week international window.
Everton midfielder Garner earned his first two senior England caps in March 2026, while Nottingham Forest midfielder Gibbs-White has made six appearances for the national team.
England's Nations League Schedule
England will begin their campaign against Spain at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 26, with kickoff scheduled for 7:45pm UK time.
The Three Lions will then travel to Prague to face Czechia on Tuesday, September 29, at 7:45pm UK time, before meeting Croatia in Rijeka on Saturday, October 3, at 5pm.
England will finish the international window with another home match against Czechia at Wembley on Tuesday, October 6, at 7:45pm, in UEFA Nations League Group A3.
England's Injury Absentees
The five players ruled out are:
- Cole Palmer.
- Declan Rice.
- Tino Livramento.
- Kobbie Mainoo.
- Marcus Rashford.
James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White have been called up to strengthen the squad after the withdrawals.
Who are the main England absentees?
Cole Palmer and Declan Rice are among the notable absentees, alongside Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford.
Why are the five players missing?
All five have withdrawn from the squad because of injury issues.
Who has been called up as replacements?
James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White have been added to the England squad.
When will England play Spain?
England will face Spain at Wembley on September 26, with kickoff scheduled for 7:45pm UK time.
