Mainoo watches as England squad is announced

Dropped Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo watches as his England call‑up is announced, a decision based on Gradient Sports’ player grades.
Thomas Tuchel selected a 26‑man England squad for the Nations League clashes with Croatia and Spain, leaving Cole Palmer out in one of the most controversial omissions.
Tuchel has admitted he has not chosen his party solely on form, preferring a blend of metrics and potential.
The squad is built on Gradient Sports’ grades, which rate every player out of 100 across key positional skills.
Our England list also recalls three veteran defenders and adds five new call‑ups, including a duo thriving in France.