FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Elliot Anderson Gets First Senior England Call-up, Trent Alexander-Arnold Dropped

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Elliot Anderson Gets First Senior England Call-up, Trent Alexander-Arnold Dropped

Anderson joined Forest from Newcastle United in a £35m deal last July and emerged as a key player as Nuno Espirito Santo's side finished seventh in the Premier League

Revealed: Why Thomas Tuchel has turned to Elliot Anderson as his surprise squad pick – and what it will mean for Declan Rice in Three Lions’ midfield

Ballymena Showgrounds was a modest start to Elliot Anderson’s England career. The setting and the match outcome. A tepid goalless draw with Northern Ireland was at odds with an air of expectancy as parents of the Under 21s fell out of shared taxis earlier in the evening. The debut for Anderson, who was called up to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel yesterday, felt flat, albeit not something of his own doing. He was one of very few to come out o…

Newcastle United see trio called up for England as Thomas Tuchel hands former Magpie Elliot Anderson first senior call-up

Thomas Tuchel has announced his latest England squad, and the German has called up three Newcastle United players.

Marcus Rashford returns as England confirm 2026 World Cup qualifiers squad

Thomas Tuchel has caused a stir on social media with his announcement of England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Thomas Tuchel has announced his first England squad of the September 2025 fixture campaign, as the Three Lions prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. The head coach has selected a 24-man group as England aim to maintain their perfect start to qualifying. England will host Andor…

Three in, three out - Newcastle trio join Elliot Anderson in 24-man England squad

The England squad has been announced for the upcoming international break, which is set to commence after this weekend’s round of Premier League fixtures. There is good and bad news for five Newcastle players ahead of upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. Dan Burn, Tino Livramento and Anthony Gordon are all in Thomas Tuchel’s squad, but there is no place for Lewis Hall… Source