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  1. Europa League drawpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time

    So, if you've stuck with us then first of all - thank you.

    Second of all, we're not just going to ignore the Europa League draw, are we?Here's who the British clubs have been drawn against:

    Aston Villa: Salzburg, Feyenoord, Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Fenerbahce, Young Boys, Basel, Bologna and Go Ahead Eagles

    Nottingham Forest: Porto, Real Betis, Ferencvaros, Braga, Midtjylland, Sturm Graz, Malmo and Utrech

    Rangers: Roma, Porto, Braga, Ferencvaros, Ludogorets, Sturm Graz, Genk and Brann.

    Celtic: Roma, Feyenoord, Braga, Red Star Belgrade, Sturm Graz, Midtjjylland, Utrecht and Bologna.

  2. What's next?published at 12:43 British Summer Time

    Right, you've had your England fix for a while.

    Next up? We'll be looking ahead to this afternoon's pressers and keeping you up to date with all the latest transfer news.

    The fun never stops.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:38 British Summer Time

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    Re Rob at 12:12. There will be a Liverpool player in the squad by next week once Guéhi is signed!

    Phil

  4. Recap: England squad announcementpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time

    Elliot AndersonImage source, Reuters

    Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence have received their first England call-ups, with Trent Alexander-Arnold among those absent from Thomas Tuchel's squad.

    The Euro 2024 runners-up host Andorra on 6 September before the Group K leaders head to Belgrade to face Serbia on 9 September as World Cup qualification continues.

    Tuchel has named a 23-man squad for the double-header, which sees Nottingham Forest midfielder Anderson involved with the senior side for the first time.

    The midfielder starred in England's Under-21 Euros triumph over the summer, while uncapped Tottenham full-back Spence also gets the nod.

    Adam Wharton is included in Tuchel's squad for the first time, but there is no place for Alexander-Arnold, Kyle Walker, Phil Foden and Ivan Toney.

    Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire continue to be overlooked by the England boss, while injury has ruled out Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill.

    Fit-again John Stones is included for the first time since Tuchel took charge, although he spent time with the group in Spain during the June camp as he continued his rehabilitation from a thigh injury.

    Djed SpenceImage source, EPA
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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:28 British Summer Time

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    The September international break highlights the insane amount of games elite players have to go through. If this was moved to summer many simply wouldn’t get time off. That’s not fair or realistic. There’s a reason clubs are going all out to sign depth right now.

    Joshua Biggs

  6. England fixturespublished at 12:25 British Summer Time

    England

    The England squad will report to St George's Park on Monday following this weekend's games.

    They will take on Andorra at Villa Park on 6 September, before travelling to Belgrade to face Serbia on 9 September.

    The Three Lions are four points clear at the top of Group K after beating Albania, Latvia and Andorra in their opening three games.

    Thomas Tuchel smilingImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time

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    I would have named Jack Grealish and dropped Jordan Henderson as he has done nothing and is past his best.

    Craig

    Henderson. Why? Why? Why? Why?

    Gaetano Giallanza

    Seriously, how is Jordan Henderson still getting a call-up? Is he one of the best we can get? I don't believe it.

    Nicholas Hair

  8. 'They had a very good tournament'published at 12:21 British Summer Time

    England

    England boss Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to include Elliot Anderson for the first time in his squad, while Newcastle's Tino Livramento is also back with the seniors.

    Oh, and it's also Tuchel's 52nd birthday. Happy birthday!

    "Very physical. A lot of volume and very good clean passing. Tino Livramento is also with us based on these observations because they had a very good tournament [at U21 Euros].

    "Anderson is also with us and pressed a lot in midfield. A regular player for Nottingham Forest and had a fantastic season. He is excited to come join us and hope he can make his mark."

  9. Europa League & Conference League drawspublished at 12:18 British Summer Time

    Europa League

    A reminder that as well as news conferences, transfers and the England squad; we also have the group stage draws for the Europa League and Conference League.

    Rangers, Celtic, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are in the Europa League draw. Crystal Palace and Aberdeen are in the Conference League.

    You can follow the draws right here.

  10. 'The Spanish media have a narrative already on Trent'published at 12:15 British Summer Time

    Guillem Balague
    Spanish football journalist on BBC Euro Leagues podcast

    The Spanish media have a narrative already on Trent: "He’s too shy, he doesn’t fit in, Carvajal will surpass him".

    I hope he hears this.

    He has a big challenge. We know he can go up and down, but can he adapt to a Xabi Alonso team and do it consistently.

    Dani Carvajal has an advantage because he can do it straight away, understands it and knows what Xabi wants. Trent needs an education on what he needs to do.

    Carvajal, even though he is 33, will be difficult to take out of the line-up.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:12 British Summer Time

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    Never thought I'd see the day when an England squad had not a single player from either Liverpool or Man Utd. A sign of the times, both in buying foreign talent over local lads (Liverpool) and being on their knees (Utd). Still pretty shocking though.

    Rob

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time

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    From Alexander-Arnold to Grealish, Spence to Anderson, Wharton to Henderson and everyone in-between. We want to hear your views on the England squad.

    All you have to do is click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page.

  13. Spence gets first call-uppublished at 12:06 British Summer Time

    England

    Thomas Tuchel has shuffled his pack.

    There is a first call-up for Tottenham defender Djed Spence and recalls for Marcus Rashford and Adam Wharton.

    Jordan Henderson and Morgan Gibbs-White are also included. But there is no place for Kyle Walker or Ivan Toney.

  14. Tuchel's 24-man England squadpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time
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    England manager Thomas TuchelImage source, Getty Images

    Here is Thomas Tuchel's 24-man England squad for the September World Cup qualifiers...

    Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, James Trafford, Dean Henderson

    Defenders: Reece James, Marc Guehi, John Stones, Dan Burn, Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Tino Livramento, Djed Spence

    Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Jordan Henderson, Adam Wharton, Morgan Rogers, Declan Rice

    Forwards: Harry Kane, Eberechi Eze, Jarrod Bowen, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Ollie Watkins

  15. Alexander-Arnold out, Anderson receives first call-uppublished at 11:59 British Summer Time
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    England

    The news we brought you earlier has been confirmed - Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

    Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has received his first call-up, but there is no place for Jack Grealish.

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    Get Involved - Trent omission the right decision?published at 11:58 British Summer Time

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    Anyone who doubts the fact that TAA is the best English right-back and one of the world's best needs to give their head a wobble. He is both those things and I have no axe to grind here.

    Unjust William

    When players like Reece James and Djed Spence are available, it would be criminal to have prioritised Trent when he has (with respect) shown absolutely nothing since leaving Liverpool. I don't doubt his quality, but you prove your place before entering the England squad, not while you're there.

    Harry

    Harsh but fair decision on Trent, especially considering he's behind Carvajal at Madrid it seems. James, Livramento and Spence all seem to be (fairly) ahead in the pecking order at RB. Hope Trent gains some form though, he's still definitely an asset going forward when he's at his best.

    Sam Kift

  17. Postpublished at 11:54 British Summer Time

    Aston Villa v Crystal Palace (Sun, 19:00 BST)

    Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner on Marc Guehi's future amid Liverpool talks: ""He has to [be a Crystal Palace player]. It is not possible to find a Marc Guehi replacement who can play straight in the Premier League."

  18. What next for Alexander-Arnold?published at 11:46 British Summer Time

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    Now then, what next for Trent Alexander-Arnold?

    It's not been plain sailing since he left boyhood club Liverpool for Real Madrid in the summer after starting the latest La Liga game on the bench.

    And now he has the disappointment of being left out of the England squad to deal with.

    The right-back has 34 caps but has found it difficult to nail down a spot in the side with competition from Kyle Walker and Reece James.

    After an unsuccessful spell in midfield under Gareth Southgate, it seems as though Alexander-Arnold still has work to do to nail down an England spot.

    Trent Alexander-Arnold in Real Madrid kitImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:45 British Summer Time

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    Well, well, well. Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

    Is that the right decision? If so, who should replace him?

    Let us know your thoughts by clicking the 'Get Involved' button at the top of this page.

  20. Alexander-Arnold set to miss out on England squadpublished at 11:45 British Summer Time
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    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be left out of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad, according to BBC Sport sources.

    The right-back left Liverpool for Real Madrid in the summer and was named in Tuchel’s previous squad.

    However, it is understood Alexander-Arnold will not be named in Tuchel’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers versus Albania and Serbia.

    Meanwhile, Everton attacker Jack Grealish may also miss out despite assistant manager Anthony Barry watching him last weekend against Brighton.