England manager Thomas Tuchel is preparing to announce his first squad since the World Cup, nearly two months after the team's semi-final defeat by Argentina. The squad will be named ahead of four matches in just 11 days during the extended international break. The games will be part of the Nations League, a competition involving national teams from across Europe. Among the players potentially called up are Trent Alexander-Arnold, who may return to the squad, and Alex Scott, who could make his debut. Sami Mokbel of BBC Sport reports that young Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, who made his international debut in a warm-up game against New Zealand, is in contention for selection. Other players named in Tuchel's provisional list include Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, who were left out of the World Cup squad, are also included, despite some criticism over their omission. Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson, Dean Henderson, and John Stones are expected to miss the games due to injuries. A key topic ahead of the squad announcement is who will replace Harry Kane as a backup striker. Kane started all of England's matches up to the semi-final and was rested for the bronze-medal match, where Ivan Toney was preferred but failed to score. However, Toney is unavailable for this international break due to an assault charge. The departure of Ollie Watkins to Saudi Arabia has raised questions about his future with the national team, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been in strong form, scoring four goals in four games for Leeds United. Liam Delap, who has shown improvement at Nottingham Forest and recently scored his first goal for the club, is also being considered for inclusion. John Murray of BBC Radio 5 Live notes that Tuchel and the players have spoken about being too passive after the semi-final loss to Argentina. The upcoming match against Spain at Wembley will be crucial in determining whether England can take the initiative, as they struggled to do so in the latter stages of the World Cup. The Nations League fixtures, which include a game against the new world champions, will also serve as preparation for the 2028 European Championship. The Football Association is conducting a review of England's World Cup campaign, with input from Tuchel and his coaching staff. The review will also assess the impact of the team's base in Kansas City and the challenges of international travel. The FA has emphasized that the review is a standard process and not a sign of concern over England's third-place finish. The mood within the camp following the World Cup remains a topic of discussion, with the team having high spirits during the tournament but facing questions after the semi-final loss.