Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford have received late call-ups to the England national team. They replace Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope, who withdrew due to injury.
The Football Association confirmed the changes on Tuesday. Gordon exited the squad with a hip problem while Pope was ruled out following concussion protocols.
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi has joined the England camp. He sustained a minor foot issue during Palace’s European match against AZ Alkmaar. Team medics will monitor his condition.
World Cup Preparation
The Three Lions are training at Tottenham’s facility. They face Serbia at Wembley on Thursday and Albania away on Sunday. England have already secured qualification for next year’s tournament.
Chalobah’s Redemption
This recall marks a significant moment for Chalobah. The 26-year-old made his England debut against Senegal last May. But he missed recent squad selections.
The Chelsea defender has featured consistently this season. He missed only four matches for the third-placed Premier League side. Chalobah remains active in both Carabao Cup and Champions League campaigns.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel frequently praises the defender’s discipline. Chalobah now aims to establish himself as an England regular.
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