# England Tuchel Squad Winners and Losers

> Tuchel's England squad reveals clear winners and losers ahead of Euro 2028.
- Title: England Tuchel Squad Winners and Losers · the Guardian
- Summary: Tuchel's England squad reveals clear winners and losers ahead of Euro 2028. Tuchel's England team identifies Alex Scott and Lewis Hall as key winners after…
- Keywords: england, tuchel, alex scott, lewis hall, myles lewis-skelly, nations league, euro 2028, trent alexander-arnold, jordan pickford, kobbie mainoo, jordan henderson, sports
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/07/england-winners-and-losers-thomas-tuchel-tactics-squad-selection
- Published: 2026-10-07T18:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: england, tuchel, alex scott, lewis hall, myles lewis-skelly, nations league, euro 2028, trent alexander-arnold, jordan pickford, kobbie mainoo, jordan henderson, sports
## Tuchel's original plan
Tuchel aimed for continuity after World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, keeping most players from the summer journey.
## Injury crisis
Tuchel lost key World Cup players to injury, leaving only 12 available for Nations League games by Wembley.
## New tactics
Tuchel introduced fluid midfield play, encouraging players to take calculated risks within a framework of team support.
## Alex Scott wins
Scott impressed as a 70th-minute substitute against Czechia, showing smoothness on half turns and dynamic surges.
## Lewis Hall wins
Hall stepped up at left-back after O’Reilly’s withdrawal, starting all three top matches with Tuchel’s praise.
## Myles Lewis-Skelly
Lewis-Skelly started three games but received a yellow card against Czechia, now suspended for Croatia match.
## Kobbie Mainoo loses
Mainoo faces competition from Scott and Lewis-Skelly after being withdrawn due to injury.
## Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold showed attacking potential but Tuchel considers Rice, Livramento, and Spence ahead of him.
## Cole Palmer loses
Palmer withdrew after Tuchel questioned his desire to play for England, facing long-term exclusion.
## Tuchel's next steps
Tuchel focuses on John Stones' fitness recovery and potential return for November matches.
## Key takeaway

Tuchel's England team identifies Alex Scott and Lewis Hall as key winners after World Cup exit, while others face exclusion due to injuries or poor fit.