India, Sept. 21 -- England's Nations League preparations have taken a hit, with the Football Association confirming five players have withdrawn from Thomas Tuchel's squad through injury. Arsenal captain Declan Rice, Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer, Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford, and Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento are all sidelined ahead of a demanding October fixture window.

James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White have been drafted in as replacements, set to link up with the England squad this week.

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