Overview
- England confirmed a 24‑man group for the Wembley friendly against Wales on October 9 and the World Cup qualifier in Latvia on October 14.
- Bukayo Saka returns from injury, Jarell Quansah is included again, Ruben Loftus‑Cheek is called up, and John Stones is back in the squad.
- Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish are omitted despite recent club minutes and form following injury layoffs and recoveries.
- Thomas Tuchel said the side that beat Serbia 5‑0 "set the standards" and that he wants to "create habits" by keeping the same group.
- Injury absences include Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Tino Livramento and Trent Alexander‑Arnold, and England can clinch 2026 qualification in Riga if Serbia drop points against Albania.