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Thomas Tuchel prepares to name first England squad since World Cup

BBC News reports that preliminary selections include Rio Ngumoha and Lewis Hall ahead of Nations League matches.

Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 18:36 UTC1 reports

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Thomas Tuchel will name his first England squad since the World Cup ahead of four Nations League matches scheduled across 11 days.[BBC News]
A provisional list includes Rio Ngumoha, Lewis Hall, Cole Palmer, and Phil Foden, though final roster spots remain unconfirmed.[BBC News]
Injuries are expected to rule out Jordan Henderson, Dean Henderson, and John Stones, while Ivan Toney is unavailable due to an assault charge.[BBC News]
Final selections will determine how England addresses squad depth in attack and defense before facing Spain, the Czech Republic, and Croatia.[BBC News]

Thomas Tuchel will announce his first England squad since the World Cup on Friday ahead of four fixtures in 11 days.[BBC News]
Rio Ngumoha and Lewis Hall are named on Tuchel's provisional list for upcoming games against Spain, the Czech Republic, and Croatia.[BBC News]
Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are among the players included on the preliminary squad list.[BBC News]
Tuchel is expected to exclude Jordan Henderson, Dean Henderson, and John Stones due to injury.[BBC News]
Ivan Toney is unavailable after being charged with assault causing actual bodily harm.[BBC News]

Whether players on the extended preliminary list, such as Rio Ngumoha and Lewis Hall, will make the final squad cut.[BBC News]
How Tuchel will resolve striking options to support Harry Kane following Ivan Toney's legal unavailability and Ollie Watkins' transfer.[BBC News]

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