England Calls Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson For First Senior Squad

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has received his first senior England call-up from manager Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. Anderson, 22, has been a key player for Forest since his 2024 transfer from Newcastle United, helping them qualify for European competition for the first time in three decades and impressing with consistent performances, including an assist highlighted by Tuchel. His inclusion comes amid injuries to established midfielders such as Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Cole Palmer, as well as the notable omission of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Anderson previously represented Scotland at youth level before committing to England, contributing significantly to England's Under-21 European Championship victory and earning a spot in UEFA's team of the tournament. Tuchel's squad also sees returning players like Marcus Rashford and John Stones, while Jack Grealish remains on the fringes despite recent promising displays. Anderson's rise reflects both his steady development through youth and loan spells and the current England squad's need for fresh midfield options due to injuries and form issues.