Morgan Gibbs-White is set to be called up to the England squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures as a replacement for the injured Cole Palmer. Both Palmer and Gibbs-White missed out on the England squad for this summers World Cup, which saw the Three Lions finish third after a dramatic semi-final defeat to Argentina.Chelsea forward Palmer was picked by Thomas Tuchel as England start their Nations League campaign with four games over the course of an elongated international break. Tuchel said Palmer, who has four goals and two assists for the Blues so far this season, needed to justify the nomination.But it seems a minor injury will prevent him from doing so, with Nottingham Forest star Gibbs-White set to take his place, according to multiple reports.Gibbs-White, who has one goal and two assists for Forest this term, last played for England in a friendly against Wales last October.The 26-year-old has never started for England, with his six caps all coming as a substitute. It is also anticipated that Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo will drop out of the squad, with both players being assessed after coming off in the closing stages of the Red Devils 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday.England face world champions Spain in their Nations League opener at Wembley on Saturday.This international window will also see Tuchels men face Czechia twice, either side of a trip to Rijeka to take on familiar foes Croatia. Topics Chelsea F.C. Cole Palmer England National Football Team Morgan Gibbs-White Nottingham Forest F.C. UEFA Nations League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Nottingham Forest 0-1 Coventry: Sky Blues pick up first Premier League win in 25 years Lauren Lister 19th September, 2026 Nottingham Forest v Coventry: Confirmed team news and line-ups Jon Fisher 19th September, 2026 Xabi Alonso admits we must do better after dismal Chelsea thrashed by Brentford Jon Fisher 18th September, 2026 Brentford 3-0 Chelsea: Igor Thiago among the goals as sorry Blues crushed on woeful night for Xabi Alonso Jon Fisher 18th September, 2026 Brentford 0-0 Chelsea: No breakthrough in cagey opening 45 minutes Jon Fisher 18th September, 2026 Brentford v Chelsea LIVE: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 18th September, 2026
