Tuchel recalls Trent alexander-arnold for england's Nations League

Under the bright lights of Wembley, Thomas Tuchel unveiled a refreshed England squad, recalling Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominic Calvert-Lewin while adding Alex Scott to the list for the forthcoming Nations League fixtures. The Three Lions, fresh from a World Cup semi‑final loss, now have eight new names vying for places.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's return

The Liverpool‑born right‑back fell out of favour after his move to Real Madrid and missed the World Cup squad. His last England appearance came fifteen months ago in the World Cup qualifying win over Andorra. At twenty‑seven, Alexander‑Arnold now returns as a right‑back, a position Tuchel says feels his own. AFP reported the recall as a key development for the Three Lions.

Tuchel insisted, “The quality of Trent is indisputable, and he feels the right side is his, and it’s now his time to claim it.”

Alex Scott, the twenty‑three‑year‑old Bournemouth midfielder, earned his first senior call‑up last November but never made an appearance. He has been in blistering form, starring in Thursday’s Europa League win at Real Sociedad. Scott was part of England’s pre‑World Cup training camp in the United States and has remained in Tuchel’s plans.

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin joins the squad after a fine week highlighted by a four‑one victory over Newcastle. His goalscoring exploits earned him a recall alongside the other newcomers.

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Chelsea’s Cole Palmer also returns after missing the World Cup, rewarded for his promising start to the season. Bournemouth’s Rio Ngumoha, Arsenal’s Myles Lewis‑Skelly, Newcastle’s Lewis Hall and veteran Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele complete the attacking and defensive options.

Manchester City’s Phil Foden remains omitted, a high‑profile name absent from Tuchel’s plans. Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs‑White also fails to make the 23‑man list, having not featured since the five‑zero friendly win over Wales.

Squad composition and upcoming fixtures

England will open the Nations League campaign at home against world champions Spain on Saturday 26 September at 7.45 pm. They then travel to face Croatia on Saturday 3 October at 5 pm, before meeting Czechia at home on Tuesday 6 October at 7.45 pm and away on Tuesday 29 September at 7.45 pm. The 26‑man squad, trimmed from the World Cup’s 26, reflects Tuchel’s preference for a lean selection.

The gathering marks Tuchel’s first since England’s semi‑final exit to Argentina 2‑1 at the 2026 World Cup. England finished on a high note with a 6‑4 third‑place win over France in Miami, their best World Cup performance since 1966.