Overview
- The FA confirmed on Nov. 11 that Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah and Manchester City’s James Trafford replace Newcastle duo Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope.
- Pope is out after a concussion sustained in Newcastle’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford, while Gordon withdrew with a hip issue picked up in the Champions League.
- Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi has reported for duty but will be assessed following a recent foot injury, leaving his involvement uncertain.
- Trafford remains uncapped and has seen limited minutes at Manchester City behind Gianluigi Donnarumma, though he has been part of recent England camps.
- England face Serbia at Wembley on Thursday before traveling to Tirana to play Albania on Sunday, having already won every qualifier without conceding.