Morgan Gibbs-White has two games book his World Cup spot with FA announcement due
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Credit: Imago Sat 9 May 2026 12:15, UK Morgan Gibbs-White has Nottingham Forest’s clashes against Newcastle United and Manchester United to leave himself with a chance of going to the World Cup.Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for this summer’s tournament will be announced on the 22nd May, with several players fighting an uphill battle for consideration. The Nottingham Forest captain is among them, but he has surely given himself a brilliant chance on the back of the last few months.
Gibbs-White was missing as the Tricky Trees crashed out of the Europa League to Aston Villa on Thursday, but he has so often been the key man of late.Nottingham Forest’s form should see them clinch Premier League safety in the coming days, and their captain can take much of the credit for that. ⚽ Nottingham Forest Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Nottingham Forest fixture. Morgan Gibbs-WhiteStats – Premier League 2025-26Appearances35Goals13Assists4Chances created46Successful dribbles25Duels won122Especially if Gibbs-White goes to the World Cup and enjoys a strong tournament, which could even convince giants from other European leagues to get involved.The 26-year-old still faces a battle to make the squad, however, with his last cap coming in October against Wales.Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham are likely the players standing in the Nottingham Forest captain’s way, but there is still a chance.Gibbs-White has scored eight goals and provided two assists across all competitions since the start of March, and he has games against Newcastle and Man United to send one last message to Tuchel.Squad announcement day: confirmed ✅Click below for more details on our Official England App ⤵️— England (@England) May 8, 2026 View Tweet Should the 22nd May arrive with the Nottingham Forest captain continuing his brilliant form, the German will have a difficult job passing him up.Gibbs-White should feature over Phil Foden and Cole PalmerThere are attacking midfielders who will feature in Tuchel’s squad for this summer’s tournament, and rightly so.
The 22-year-old has not had a great season, but his consistency when playing for England, combined with his ability to appear deeper, will be an asset Tuchel wants in his squad.But should Gibbs-White be passed up for Palmer or Foden, he has a right to be frustrated. Gibbs-White has a strong chance, but he must rely on Tuchel to recognise his terrific performances of late.