Injury NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 22 Sept 2026
Branthwaite back in England squad after injury hell
After years of hamstring and groin problems, Branthwaite credits a German clinic with reviving his England hopes.


J. Branthwaite
player
Player
Jarrad Branthwaite
Injury
Hamstring and groin problems
Club
Everton
Squad
England
Fixtures
Nations League vs Spain, Czechia, Croatia
What happened. Jarrad Branthwaite has returned to the England squad after a strong start to the season with Everton. He credits a 'complex' rehabilitation programme in Germany, which analysed links between his injuries and his brain and movement, as the turning point.
- The programme took place at a Munich clinic.
- He has been named in Thomas Tuchel's squad for Nations League fixtures.
- If selected, it would be his second England senior appearance.
Branthwaite could win his second England cap in the upcoming Nations League matches against Spain, Czechia and Croatia.
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