Overview

• The 24-player list also excludes Phil Foden and Jack Grealish, with Thomas Tuchel stressing there are no personal issues with either player.
• Jude Bellingham has returned for Real Madrid with four appearances since mid-September, yet Tuchel judged immediate national-team selection premature.
• Bukayo Saka is recalled after injury, Harry Kane captains the group, and defender Jarell Quansah is included.
• English tabloids criticized the omissions, while Spanish outlets welcomed the move as helpful for Real Madrid.
• England leads Group K and could seal World Cup qualification in Latvia five days after a friendly against Wales.