Thomas Tuchel will name his England squad for the upcoming Nations League matches this Friday, November 6, at 10am. The selection will be for the final two games of the group stage against Croatia and Spain as England chase a top-two finish. England's recent form of three wins and one loss in their last four matches, including a 3-0 victory over Czechia on October 6, provides a positive backdrop.
Tuchel confirmed the timing of the announcement himself. "Tuchel will reveal his squad for the upcoming international break on Friday, November 6," the manager said. He will then hold a press conference to discuss his choices. The squad list will cover the senior team and all youth levels from the Under-21s down to the Under-18s.
England host Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling to face Spain at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Sunday, November 15. A draw or a win against Croatia would secure a top-two spot in Nations League A Group C for Tuchel's side. They currently sit second with nine points from four matches, while Spain lead the group with a perfect record. The upcoming home fixture against Croatia, who are second in the table, is a key opportunity to cement that position.
The return of captain Harry Kane is a major storyline. The striker is set to return to international duty for the first time since being crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner following England's third-place finish at the World Cup. Kane is England's all-time top scorer with 91 goals and is tied with Peter Shilton on 125 caps. His recent club form suggests he will be central to England's plans, having scored a brace in the 3-0 win over Czechia last month, finding the net in the 40th and 57th minutes.
England's form is strong heading into the break. They are on a three-game winning run, with their last result a 3-0 victory over Czechia on October 6. Their most recent meeting with Croatia was a spectacular 7-0 away win on October 3, a result that will boost confidence ahead of the Wembley rematch. Jude Bellingham, who has seven goals in eight appearances this season and is England's top scorer this campaign, was instrumental in that rout, providing three assists. The team's recent results also include a 2-0 win in Czechia on September 29 and a 2-3 home defeat to Spain on September 26.
After this November window, England will not reconvene until March 2027, with the next scheduled international break not until June 2027. The focus now is squarely on securing progression from a tight group, with the squad announcement on Friday setting the stage for a key week.
This story first appeared at talkSPORT
