Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer with warning

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer to his first squad since the World Cup, emphasizing that the door is always open for players but warning them to perform. Both players had been omitted from the World Cup squad by Tuchel, with Alexander-Arnold returning after making his most recent England appearance as a substitute in a 1-0 win against Andorra in June 2025.

Palmer, who last played for England in a friendly match against Japan in March, has scored four goals and provided two assists in six games this season. Tuchel praised Palmer's return, stating that he has his starts, assists, and decisive goals back, giving him a point to prove and a chance to show his best version at camp. Tuchel reiterated that the onus is now on the players to impress in the international set-up, with the expectation that they will need to perform to justify their nominations and keep their shirts.

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