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  "id": 8229379,
  "title": "Alexander-Arnold, Palmer return to England squad for Nations League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/alexander-arnold-palmer-return-to-england-squad-for-nations-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T11:02:42.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/alexander-arnold-palmer-return-to-england-squad-for-nations-league/"
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  "summary": "Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer have been recalled to the England squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. According to Punch, manager Thomas Tuchel has made the decision to bring them back into the team. Cole Palmer was previously omitted from the World Cup squad, with Winnipeg Free Press describing it as a \"controversial\" decision.\n\nThe England team will be facing several matches in the UEFA Nations League, including games against Spain, who have also announced their squad for the upcoming matches. Yahoo Sports reports that Spain's manager, Luis de la Fuente, has called up two Real Madrid stars, Marc Cucurella and Dean Huijsen, for the matches.\n\nEngland's opponents in the UEFA Nations League include Croatia and Czechia, with the matches taking place over a three-week international break.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Portugal roster for 2026 UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo expected to be called in for fall matches",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/portugal-roster-for-2026-uefa-nations-league-cristiano-ronaldo",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:00:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Alexander-Arnold, Palmer return to England squad for Nations League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/alexander-arnold-palmer-return-to-england-squad-for-nations-league-8230600",
        "published": "2026-09-18T11:08:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo included in Nations League squad by new Portugal coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/cristiano-ronaldo-included-in-nations-league-squad-by-new-portugal",
        "published": "2026-09-18T11:30:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ronaldo-named-in-portugal-squad-for-nations-league",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:24:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ronaldo-named-in-jesus-first-portugal-squad",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:45:25.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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