Cole Palmer is expected to pull out of Thomas Tuchel ’s first England squad, with the Chelsea star set to have a scan on a muscle problem on Monday. Palmer, who had been ever-present for the Blues in the Premier League this season, missed Sunday’s 1-0 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates after picking up a minor injury in training on Saturday.

Thomas Tuchel has been forced to make a last-minute change to his England squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.

Thomas Tuchel has added Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White to his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, with Cole Palmer injured

THOMAS Tuchel has named his first squad as England manager. He is the England manager and announced his first Three Lions squad on March 14, 2025. Becoming the England manager Tuchel was announced

Tuchel was appointed England manager in October after Lee Carsley held the fort following Gareth Southgate’s departure. The former Chelsea boss was handed an 18-month contract and took the reins at the start of January, with his primary focus centred around winning the 2026 World Cup.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from Thomas Tuchel's England squad after suffering a muscular injury.

Cole Palmer will have the chance to recharge his batteries over the international break. The 22-year-old midfielder had been unwell for some time before picking up a knock ahead of Chelsea's clash against Arsenal.