Morgan Gibbs-White made final push for England call-up in Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest as stats emerge

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Credit: Imago Mon 18 May 2026 9:07, UK Morgan Gibbs-White has been in the form of his career for Nottingham Forest this year as he attempts to catch Thomas Tuchel’s eye.The England manager is set to announce his squad to go to this summer’s World Cup on Friday, with the 26-year-old hoping to receive the call. Gibbs-White scored as Nottingham Forest lost at Manchester United on Sunday, with Bryan Mbeumo’s goal eventually proving the winner after Luke Shaw, Morato and Matheus Cunha had scored.Vitor Pereira’s side have already confirmed their safety in the Premier League this season, but the match had plenty riding on it for the midfielder.

On paper, Nottingham Forest’s star man has certainly done enough, but he will face a nervous wait to find out if his efforts have been rewarded. ⚽ Nottingham Forest Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Nottingham Forest fixture. VISIT THE FOREST MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Morgan Gibbs-White’s stats in final push vs Manchester UnitedPhil Foden has been tipped to make the England squad over Gibbs-White in recent days, despite the chasm in form this season.The Manchester City midfielder is rarely included in Pep Guardiola’s starting line-up, and is among several players hoping to make the squad on name alone.

The England international won a free kick and half of his duels, also registering four recoveries, two interceptions and a block.Thomas Tuchel would be mad not to take Gibbs-WhiteWith just six England caps to his name, Gibbs-White was always facing an uphill battle to make Tuchel’s squad. The midfielder was not even included for March’s friendlies, which were supposedly used to judge players the German was not sure about.But he has always claimed that he will pick his squads on merit, and there no more deserving players than Gibbs-White.