Palmer withdraws from England squad with Gibbs-White set for call-up

By Adegboyega Adeleye
Cole Palmer has withdrawn from England’s squad because of a muscle injury, with Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White set to replace the Chelsea star, according to Sky Sports.
Palmer was recalled by England manager Thomas Tuchel after being controversially omitted from the Three Lions’ 2026 World Cup squad. However, he will now miss England’s upcoming Nations League fixtures against Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia.
Gibbs-White, who was left out of Tuchel’s initial squad, is expected to be called up as Palmer’s replacement.
The 26-year-old Forest midfielder was close to selection when Tuchel announced his squad last week, with the England boss ...