Cole Palmer is set to be handed an England recall following his World Cup snub, talkSPORT understands.

Chelsea star Palmer was one of the biggest names left out by Thomas Tuchel this summer but has started the season in excellent form.

Cole Palmer runs for ball at Stamford Bridge during Chelsea vs Hull
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Palmer already has four goals and two assists this seasonCredit: Getty

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, part of England’s pre World Cup training camp in the USA, is also in strong contention for a place in the squad for the upcoming Nations League games.

With Dean Henderson sidelined by injury, Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, highly regarded withing the FA, is also in line for his first senior call-up.

Tuchel names his squad on Friday at 10am.

England have four Nations League fixtures in the upcoming international break, beginning their campaign against Spain at Wembley on Saturday September 26.

They travel to Czechia three days later before facing an away clash at Croatia on October 3.

The final match of the extended international break sees the Three Lions play host to Czechia on October 6.

Palmer back in the mix

A poor 2025/26 season saw the former Manchester City man fail to make it into the 26-man squad at the World Cup in the summer.

In a campaign which saw him get affected by injury, Palmer managed just 11 goals and and three assists in 34 appearances.

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