Manager Thomas Tuchel questioned Cole Palmer's overall availability after a muscle injury ruled him out of September's international camp, citing concerns over missed camps. Despite the Chelsea player tallying five goals and three assists in 11 club appearances this season, he was excluded from the upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham secured his first senior nod alongside Fulham attacking midfielder Josh King, who previously attended a pre-World Cup summer camp. England will take on Croatia at Wembley before traveling to Madrid to face Spain later this month.
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Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham has officially received his maiden senior En…: Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham has officially received his maiden senior England national team selection.
England currently occupy second place in Nations League Group C ahead of their upcoming i…: England currently occupy second place in Nations League Group C ahead of their upcoming international fixtures.
The national team will host Croatia at Wembley Stadium before traveling to Madrid to face…: The national team will host Croatia at Wembley Stadium before traveling to Madrid to face Spain later this month.
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Nov 6 : Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer was left out of the England squad for this month's Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain, while Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham earned his first senior call-up, the Football Association said on Friday.
Palmer's omission comes two months after the Chelsea player withdrew from England's September camp with a muscle injury, prompting manager Thomas Tuchel to question the 24-year-old's availability after a series of injury-enforced absences.
"It's another missed opportunity. He misses too many opportunities," Tuchel said at the time.
"I don't blame him for it, it's just a fact. He misses way too many camps with injuries."
Palmer has scored five goals and provided three assists in 11 appearances across all competitions this season for Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Bellingham, the younger brother of England midfielder Jude Bellingham, was rewarded for his impressive form with Borussia Dortmund and England's under-21 side with a maiden senior call-up.
Fulham's attacking midfielder Josh King was also included after previously joining England's pre-World Cup training camp in Florida during the summer.
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