Jason Steele named in England squad to replace Henderson

Jason Steele has been called into England’s UEFA Nations League squad, replacing Dean Henderson, who has an ankle issue, with four qualifying fixtures ahead.

According to TheArgus.co.uk, the Albion goalkeeper joins Jordan Pickford and James Trafford in the main group.

England face Spain at Wembley on September 26, then visit the Czech Republic in Prague three days later.

Croatia will host Thomas Tuchel’s side behind closed doors in Rijeka on October 3, before a home meeting with the Czechs on October 6.

Uncapped Coventry keeper and former Albion loanee Carl Rushworth had been viewed as a logical option, and Steele had been expected only to train as he did at the World Cup.

Instead, Steele has been promoted to the senior list after impressing in midweek when Albion won at Manchester United in the Carabao Cup.

Tuchel has selected a 27-man squad for a three-week camp, nine weeks on from England’s return from the United States with bronze medals.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer are notable picks, the former included for the first time since June 2025 and the latter back after missing the World Cup.

Teenage winger Rio Ngumoha, who impressed on his June debut against New Zealand, and uncapped Alex Scott also feature, having been part of the pre-tournament training group in Florida.

Source: TheArgus.co.uk

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