SportsCole Palmer expected to withdraw from England squad; Rashford and Mainoo also doubts
The Athletic reports that Palmer's expected withdrawal is for load management, while Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo could miss out through injury.
TLDR
The Athletic reported on September 21, 2026, that Cole Palmer was poised to withdraw from England's squad due to load management. Marcus Rashford was due to be assessed for a hip issue Manchester United had been managing since the World Cup, but was expected to pull out. Kobbie Mainoo was also among the likely absentees through injury.
Cole Palmer expected to withdraw from England squad; Rashford and Mainoo also doubts
The Athletic reports that Palmer's expected withdrawal is for load management, while Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo could miss out through injury.