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  "id": 8876753,
  "title": "Nations League: Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold, Palmer as England name 27-man squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nations-league-tuchel-recalls-alexander-arnold-palmer-as-england-name",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:12:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/nations-league-tuchel-recalls-alexander-arnold-palmer-as-england-name-27-man-squad/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced a 27-man squad for their opening four matches in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The squad was released on September 18, ahead of an extended international window that runs from September 21 to October 6. Recalled to the national team are Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer, who both play for club sides Real Madrid and Chelsea respectively. Tuchel made eight changes to the World Cup squad, with several players returning following the start of the new club season. England's Nations League campaign kicks off against Spain at Wembley on September 26, followed by matches against Czechia (Prague) and Croatia (Rijeka).",
  "summary": "England manager Thomas Tuchel has named a 27-man squad for the UEFA Nations League, recalling Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer for the upcoming fixtu Read More: https://punchng.com/nations-league-tuchel-recalls-alexander-arnold-palmer-as-england-name-27-man-squad/",
  "key_points": [
    "Thomas Tuchel announces 27-man squad for Nations League matches.",
    "Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer recalled to national team.",
    "England's Nations League campaign begins against Spain on September 26."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after recall",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/palmer-set-to-withdraw-from-england-squad-after-recall",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:06:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Chelsea's Palmer set to pull out of England squad, according to reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/chelseas-palmer-set-to-pull-out-of-england-squad-according-to-reports",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:21:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nations League: Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold, Palmer as England name 27-man squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nations-league-tuchel-recalls-alexander-arnold-palmer-as-england-name-8878968",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:26:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Chelsea’s Palmer set to pull out of England squad, according to reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/chelseas-palmer-set-to-pull-out-of-england-squad-according-to-reports-8887051",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:35:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}