Jarrad Branthwaite has been named in the England squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games.
The Everton centre-back makes his return for England for the autumn fixtures against Spain, Czechia and Croatia, following a strong start to the season at club level.
The 24-year-old is one of five central defensive options selected by Thomas Tuchel, alongside Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Trevoh Chalobah, and Jarell Quansah. Branthwaite will be hoping to add to his sole senior cap, earned against Bosnia and Herzegovina in June 2024.
Branthwaite has been a central figure in Everton's unbeaten start to the Premier League season, leading all centre-backs in the division for shots blocked per 90 minutes, and ranking third for percentage of aerial duels won.
Branthwaite joins Jordan Pickford in the group, where the goalkeeper will look to add to his 91 caps for the Three Lions. Ex-Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin is also selected after three goals in four league games for Leeds United this season.
England squad for September and October Nations League fixtures
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Jason Steele, James Trafford
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrad Branthwaite, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Guehi, Lewis Hall, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O'Reilly, Jarell Quansah
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Alex Scott
Forwards: Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Rio Ngumoha, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Bukayo Saka
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3 Posted 18/09/2026 at 10:33:06
4 Posted 18/09/2026 at 10:36:23
Dave 2.
Look on the bright side mate
If they are paying us £100 million for Jarrod, our owners can buy a £40 million centre forward and slot the change.
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