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Cole Palmer pulls out of England squad with minor muscle injury ahead of Nations League

Winger Cole Palmer withdraws from England’s Nations League roster due to a minor hip‑groin muscle injury, joining other doubtful players such as Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Bernardo Livramento.

By SamacharDaily Editorial Team • • 1 min read

Manchester United winger Cole Palmer will miss the upcoming Nations League fixtures after sustaining a minor muscle injury to the front of his hip and groin, an issue that became evident when he walked off slowly following his substitution at Fulham on Sunday.

England manager Thomas Tuchel also faces uncertainty over the availability of Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Bernardo Livramento, all of whom are listed as doubts for the opening match against Spain.

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Palmer had been recalled by Tuchel on Friday for the new two‑year Nations League cycle, which sees England begin Group A against Spain at Wembley on Saturday, then travel to face Czechia and Croatia before returning to Wembley for a second Czechia clash.

Why This Matters

Palmer’s withdrawal removes a versatile attacking option from England’s squad, tightening the pool of forwards ahead of crucial Nations League matches that serve as a stepping stone toward the Euro 2028 cycle, while the doubts over Rashford, Mainoo and Livramento further strain squad depth.

Reporting based on verified dispatches from The Guardian. View primary release ↗
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