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

Vanguard News September 21, 2026 2 views
Palmer withdraws from England squad with Gibbs-White set for call-up

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

Manchester City forward Cole Palmer has withdrawn from the England national team due to a muscle injury, leaving a gap in the squad that will be filled by West Bromwich Albion's Mason Mount and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ryan Sessegnon. Meanwhile, West Bromwich Albion's Harvey Barnes is set to be called up to replace Palmer.

Palmer, who was recalled by the Three Lions coach Thomas Tuchel following his impressive performance in the recent Nations League match against Wales, has been forced to withdraw from the squad due to a muscle injury. The 24-year-old was expected to feature in upcoming fixtures against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.

In light of Palmer's withdrawal, West Bromwich Albion's Mason Mount and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Foden are set to join the squad, replacing Palmer and Barnes respectively.

The 19-year-old Mount, who was called up for the first time in August, is expected to feature in the upcoming matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic. Mount is set to make his international debut in the upcoming Nations League clash with Spain.

Barnes, who was called up in August, will also miss out on the upcoming matches due to injury.

England Squad Changes: Palmer Out, Gibbs-White In

  • Manchester City's Harvey Barnes is also out due to injury, leaving a spot open for West Bromwich Albion's Mason Mount.
  • Palmer's withdrawal from the squad means that West Bromwich Albion's Mason Mount and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Phil Foden will join the squad for the upcoming matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.
  • Palmer was called up for the first time in August but has been ruled out of the upcoming matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic due to his injury.
  • Gibbs-White, who was called up in August, is expected to make his international debut in the upcoming Nations League clash with Spain.

Palmer's injury is a blow to England's hopes of featuring in the upcoming Nations League matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.

Gibbs-White, who was called up for the first time in August, is set to make his international debut in the upcoming Nations League clash with Spain.

Mount and Foden to join England squad

Palmer's withdrawal due to injury has opened the door for West Bromwich Albion's Mason Mount and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Phil Foden to join the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.

Palmer, who was called up for the first time in August, will miss the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic due to his injury.

Gibbs-White, who was called up for the first time in August, is expected to make his international debut in the upcoming Nations League clash with Spain.

Palmer's injury setback

Palmer's injury is a setback for England's hopes of featuring in the upcoming Nations League matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.

Palmer, who was included in the squad for the first time in August, will miss the upcoming Nations League matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic due to his injury.

Gibbs-White, who was called up for the first time in August, is set to make his international debut in the upcoming Nations League clash with Spain.

Mount and Foden to step up for England

  • Palmer's injury has opened the door for West Bromwich Albion's Mason Mount and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Phil Foden to join the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.
  • Gibbs-White, who was included in the squad for the first time in August, is expected to make his international debut in the upcoming Nations League clash with Spain.

Gibbs-White to make his debut

Palmer's injury will lead to West Bromwich Albion's Mason Mount and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Phil Foden joining the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.

Gibbs-White, who was called up for the first time in August, is set to make his international debut in the upcoming Nations

<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>

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