Branthwaite earns England recall after Germany-based rehab program
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- Jarrad Branthwaite named in England's squad for Nations League games against Spain, Czechia and Croatia
- The Everton defender underwent a rehab program in Munich studying links between his brain, movement and injuries
- He has dealt with hamstring and groin problems in recent years
- An appearance would be his second England senior cap
The Everton defender says a clinic in Munich that studied how his brain and movement related to his injuries helped him back to the national squad.
England have named Everton center-back Jarrad Branthwaite in Thomas Tuchel's squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Spain, Czechia and Croatia.
Branthwaite, who has struggled with recurring hamstring and groin issues in recent seasons, pointed to a rehabilitation program in Munich as the turning point. The clinic examined how his brain and movement patterns connected to his injury problems.
A strong opening to the club season earned the defender his place in the national setup. Should he feature, it would be only his second cap at senior international level.
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