Dominic Solanke and Hudson-Odoi react to Gibbs-White’s message after initial snub
Morgan Gibbs-White’s message sparked plenty of reactions from teammates after he shared an update following his England call-up.
Thomas Tuchel initially left the Nottingham Forest midfielder out of his first England squad, with the team set to face Albania and Latvia in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Tuchel drew criticism from Nottingham Forest supporters after the decision, especially given the inclusion of Jordan Henderson, who has struggled for form at Ajax. Many believed Gibbs-White’s performances under Nuno Espirito Santo this season warranted a place in the squad.
However, following an injury to Cole Palmer, the 25-year-old was given a late call-up despite the initial snub.
Gibbs-White has since shared his thoughts on the update, prompting a wave of reactions from both national and club teammates.
Morgan Gibbs-White proves England worth amid Nottingham Forest form
Gibbs-White marked his England call-up with a three-word Instagram post, simply stating: “Reporting for duty.”
The message was met with plenty of support from his Forest teammates, with Neco Williams and Callum Hudson-Odoi among those to like the post.
Beyond Forest, the announcement also drew appreciation from fellow England call-ups, including Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke and Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.
His selection came after initial controversy, with Michael Dawson suggested Gibbs-White would be baffled by his England omission, given his standout performances under Espirito Santo this season.
The midfielder has been crucial for Forest, making 27 appearances, scoring five goals, and providing seven assists in 2,144 minutes.
| England’s upcoming fixtures | Date |
| England vs Albania | 21 March |
| England vs Latvia | 24 March |
Liverpool continue to monitor Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of summer window
Following his omission from the original squad, the midfielder responded with a standout performance against Ipswich, which may have sent a message to Tuchel as he continues to prove himself as one of the league’s most consistent midfielders.
His impressive form has not gone unnoticed, with Liverpool keeping close tabs on Gibbs-White ahead of a potential summer move.
Liverpool supporters have urged the club to sign Gibbs-White, believing he could add much-needed creativity and goal threat from midfield.
Despite the speculation, he has remained fully focused on his performances for Forest. Now, with his England call-up secured, he has the perfect opportunity to show Tuchel why he should have been included in the squad from the start.