Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 24 Sept 2026
Branthwaite defends England stars after five squad dropouts
With five players out and two replacements called up, Branthwaite insists nobody is turning their back on England.
J. Branthwaite
player
Withdrawals
Five players
Absentees
Palmer, Rice, Livramento, Rashford, Mainoo
Replacements
James Garner, Morgan Gibbs-White
Branthwaite
First call-up under Tuchel
What happened. Five players withdrew from Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures due to injury, with James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White called up as replacements. Jarrad Branthwaite dismissed suggestions that players are prioritising their clubs over their country.
- Branthwaite says representing England is a privilege and all players are fully committed.
- He has played every minute of Everton's opening five Premier League matches after a summer in Germany.
- His call-up is a first step in challenging Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa for a starting place.
“I think all players are fully committed to playing for England.”
— Jarrad Branthwaite
Branthwaite is hoping to win his second England cap and push for a place in Tuchel's starting line-up.
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