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Palmer and Rice Among 5 Players Ruled Out of England Matches in Nations League
England confirmed five injury withdrawals and called up Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner as replacements for the Nations League matches.
On Monday, the Football Association confirmed five England players withdrew from the squad due to injury, including Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, ahead of Nations League matches.
Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento and Manchester United pair Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo also pulled out of matches against Spain, Croatia, and the Czech Republic due to injury complications.
Everton midfielder James Garner and Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White were drafted as replacements, joining the squad at St George's Park on Tuesday for the extended three-week international window.
United manager Michael Carrick confirmed Rashford sustained an "issue" during Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham, while Rice will receive rest at Arsenal after struggling with injuries over 12 months.
England's campaign begins Saturday against world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium, with matches continuing through an extended three-week international window under FIFA's revised match calendar combining September and October breaks.