Morgan Gibbs-White Joins England Squad After Thomas Tuchel’s Personal Invitation

The Nottingham Forest midfielder was initially excluded from Tuchel's first England squad but earned a late call-up following Cole Palmer's injury.

Morgan Gibbs-White was initially left out of Thomas Tuchel's first England squad for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
The Nottingham Forest star was called up on Sunday after Cole Palmer withdrew due to injury, with Tuchel personally reaching out to invite him.
Gibbs-White expressed disappointment at his initial exclusion but respected Tuchel’s decision, citing the high standard of England's talent pool.
Tuchel's leadership, marked by strong communication and relationship-building, has been praised by Gibbs-White and other England players.
Gibbs-White is in career-best form, contributing five goals and seven assists to Nottingham Forest's surprise rise to third in the Premier League.