Palmer and Alexander-Arnold recalled after England World Cup snub

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Palmer and Alexander-Arnold recalled after England World Cup snub

Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold have been recalled to the England squad after being controversially omitted from the World Cup. Other players like Phil Foden, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw are also not included for the upcoming Nations League matches. England will face Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic in this international window.

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