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Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after recall

Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after recall

Summary

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is expected to leave the England national team squad due to a minor injury before upcoming Nations League matches. Palmer was recently recalled to the squad after missing the World Cup but will now miss four games during the international break.

Key Facts

  • Cole Palmer plays as a forward for Chelsea and was recalled to England’s squad by manager Thomas Tuchel.
  • Palmer was left out of England’s World Cup team, which caused some debate.
  • He has played seven games for Chelsea this season, scoring four goals and making two assists.
  • Palmer will miss England’s Nations League matches against Spain, the Czech Republic, and Croatia.
  • He played a full match for Chelsea in a 3-0 loss to Brentford shortly before withdrawing from England’s squad.
  • Palmer has had a groin injury issue during the 2025-26 season.
  • His last game for England was a friendly loss to Japan in March.
  • Thomas Tuchel had said Palmer needed to improve to keep his place in the team.
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