Summary

  • All the big Fantasy Premier League talking points and team news before gameweek three

  • This week's deadline is 11:00 BST on Saturday

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Live Reporting

Sean Kearns, Tom Mallows and Melissa Edwards

  1. 'They had a very good tournament'

    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."

  2. Europa League & Conference League draws

    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.

  3. 'The Spanish media have a narrative already on Trent'

    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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    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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    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.

  6. Spence gets first call-up

    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.

  7. Tuchel's 24-man England squad
    Breaking

    England

    England manager Thomas TuchelGetty 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

  8. Alexander-Arnold out, Anderson receives first call-up
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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.

  9. Get Involved - Trent omission the right decision?

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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

  10. 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."

  11. What next for Alexander-Arnold?

    England

    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 kitGetty Images

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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.

  13. Alexander-Arnold set to miss out on England squad
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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.

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    Play the Internationals as scheduled. But carry on with the Premier League too. For a couple of games, the lesser clubs will have a better chance of picking up points against the top teams. Great way of levelling up!

    Neil

  15. Get involved - Spence for England?

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    One player who's really deserving of an England call up but never mentioned by the media - Djed Spence. Can play both right back and left back where England are short of quality options, excellent defensively and full of energy going forward. Would be madness if he isn't called up.

    Gary

  16. It's almost time

    England

    We already know of Elliot Anderson's inclusion in the England squad for the upcoming international break but who else will join him?

    Well, luckily for you, we'll soon find out.

    Buckle up and get ready to complain or rejoice!

  17. Get Involved - how do you solve a problem like Isak?

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    Why don’t Newcastle sell Isak to Al Nassr? No denying he is worth £150m and they would certainly be able to make that happen. Would grant Isak his wish of leaving and solve any PSR issues Newcastle may face.

    Tom George

  18. How will Simons fit in at Spurs?

    Jordan Butler
    BBC Sport journalist

    The talented Dutch international was reportedly a target for Chelsea during this transfer window and his arrival represents a coup for Thomas Frank – but where will he play at Spurs?

    Frank is known for his tactical flexibility and he’s employed two different formations in his first three games in charge – a 5-3-2 in the Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain and his more familiar 4-3-3 in the league. Simons is best suited to the latter, where he would most likely play on the left of Frank’s front three so he can cut inside to use his more favoured right foot.

    The 22-year old was predominantly used on the left in the Bundesliga last season with 75% of his time spend on that side of the pitch. He can also play centrally or on the right if needed.

    However, RB Leipzig’s former head coach Marco Rose often asked Simons to play either deeper in a traditional 4-4-2 or more narrowly in a 4-2-2-2 – his ‘box midfield’ setup which encouraged the full-backs to get forward – which suggests he’ll need time to adapt to Frank’s methods.

    Xavi Simons average positions at RB Leipzig last season

  19. Europa League & Conference League draws

    Europa League

    To paraphrase Mitchell & Webb: it's "football, football football" today.

    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.

    They begin at 12:00 BST. We will be running a separate live page for that - as soon as it begins we will let you know.

  20. Anderson's rapid rise continues

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport football reporter at Wembley

    Elliot Anderson is set to receive his first call-up to the England senior squad.

    The 22-year-old has been excellent since his move to Nottingham Forest.

    Anderson was part of the England U21 side that retained the Euros in Slovakia in the summer.

    He was an important part of that side with spectators and importantly FA staff remarking about how he played like a senior professional.

    Anderson was named in team of the tournament and looks like he is going to be given his chance to cement his place as the third midfielder in Thomas Tuchel's side.

    Nobody has been able to tie down the place next to Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham and even though Bellingham is out for this window, Anderson can show to the England manager what he might be able to bring to a World Cup team.