Palmer Out of England Squad, Gibbs-White Steps In

Cole Palmer withdraws from England duty with a muscular injury as Morgan Gibbs-White cuts short his Dubai holiday to answer the call.

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What happened. Cole Palmer has withdrawn from the England squad due to a muscular injury, with Chelsea keen to manage his workload over the international break. Morgan Gibbs-White has been called up as his replacement, returning from a family holiday in Dubai.

• Gibbs-White, 26, was on holiday in Dubai after Nottingham Forest's defeat by Coventry.
• Thomas Tuchel said Palmer should have 'a point to prove' after omitting him from the World Cup squad.
• Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Tino Livramento and Declan Rice also withdrew.

“a point to prove”

— Thomas Tuchel

England face Spain, Czechia, and Croatia; Tuchel will address Palmer's absence on Friday.

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