Overview
- The Nottingham Forest midfielder, who struck a hat-trick Sunday at Burnley, has revived his push for a place in England’s 26-man World Cup squad.
- Gibbs-White was left out of Tuchel’s 35-man group for March friendlies against Japan and Uruguay, with Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze and Morgan Rogers ahead in the pecking order.
- He has eight goals in his past 13 games and six Premier League goals since March, and his 2025–26 club minutes outstrip several rivals for the number 10 role.
- Former Wolves technical director Scott Sellars told the BBC the Forest playmaker is worth a spot, while talkSPORT pundits Gabby Agbonlahor and Ally McCoist argued his form merits selection.
- England must submit the final list by 30 May, and with the opener on 17 June in Dallas, Gibbs-White needs to sustain this run to change Tuchel’s plans.