The biggest omissions from Gareth Southgate's England squad for October break
Gareth Southgate has made his decision. 26 players have received the nod for England's October internationals. The Three Lions are due to face Australia in a friendly before turning their attention to a European qualifier with Italy, and there are plenty of players who will feel a little frustrated not to have been brought along for the ride. Here are some of the biggest omissions from the latest England squad. Nick Pope Pope has impressed for Newcastle / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages Not since the 2022 World Cup has Nick Pope featured in an England squad . While injuries were to blame at the start of this dry spell, Pope is fit and healthy these days, leading Newcastle United to victory over Paris Saint-Germain and a clean sheet against AC Milan. Sounds like the sort of goalkeeper you'd want in your squad. Instead, it's Crystal Palace's Sam Johnstone who is providing cover for Aaron Ramsdale (who has lost his spot at Arsenal ) and Everton's Jordan Pickford. Be...