Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer with warning
England boss Thomas Tuchel says "the door is always open" after recalling Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer to his first squad since the World Cup, but has warned the players they must perform. Alexander-Arnold, 27, returned to England's national team after 34 caps, with his most recent appearance being a substitute for Andorra in June 2025. Palmer, 24, made his last appearance for England in a friendly against Japan in March.
Tuchel has omitted Manchester City's Phil Foden from the squad, stating they chose different players this time around. Both Alexander-Arnold and Palmer have had a strong start to the season, with Palmer scoring four goals and providing two assists in six games. Tuchel emphasized that it is now up to the players to impress in the international set-up, as being nominated for the squad is one thing, but performing is another.
England faces Spain, Czech Republic, and Croatia in upcoming matches before welcoming World Cup winners Spain at Wembley on September 26.
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