England manager Thomas Tuchel must cope with a wave of injuries as several players withdraw from duty, including Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, and Tino Livramento, prompting the recall of James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White.

England are set to host Spain in a Nations League opener at Wembley, kicking off their first fixtures since the World Cup, before visits to Czechia and Croatia and a final autumn match back at Wembley.

Palmer, who had been recalled after the World Cup absence, is unavailable through injury, with Chelsea noting the issue and Sky Sports suggesting it may warrant scrutiny beyond the surface level given his form.

Salmon’s injury is undisclosed and he will recover with Arsenal, with a potential return for the Under-21s if fit.

Palmer’s withdrawal is described as not serious but requires management, raising questions about selection given his recent form.

Livramento has been limited to substitute appearances at Newcastle as he works toward full fitness and then misses the England squad due to knee discomfort.

Mainoo was withdrawn from a match at 80 minutes for tactical reasons; the England coach says this does not reflect on his ability and more minutes will come.

Salmon’s absence reshapes the England Under-18 group as Will Antwi steps in, adjusting to the injury-related change.

Livramento’s knee issue rules him out of the upcoming fixtures after a earlier calf problem and surgery.

Mainoo’s issue was identified after a training session, with an MRI planned as part of the injury assessment.

Palmer’s withdrawal is notable since he had been recalled after missing the World Cup, with injury management cited as the reason.

Tuchel had placed Palmer in a two-year cycle toward Euro 2028, signaling renewed faith after his World Cup omission due to injury.