England manager Thomas Tuchel has not picked Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer for his newest national squad, according to NotJustOk. The omission has prompted questions about why the player is missing as the international break approaches.
Why Palmer is missing
The report links the decision to Palmer's last England camp, which he pulled out of because of a fitness problem. It adds that Tuchel had earlier raised concerns about the Chelsea man's repeated withdrawals through injury, saying he had passed up too many chances to play for his country. The source does not quote Tuchel directly, and it gives no further explanation for the latest selection.
Palmer remains a central figure in Chelsea's attack. This season he has five goals and three assists from 11 appearances for the club, per the report. Even so, he will have to wait for another chance to win over the England boss.
New faces in the squad
Two players have been called up to the senior England team for the first time: Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham and Fulham's Josh King.
What comes next
England host Croatia on November 12, then go to Spain on November 15. Those two matches are their last Nations League games of the year.
The publication says the decision is likely to disappoint Chelsea supporters, given how important Palmer is to the team's attacking play. It also notes that the 23-year-old can now concentrate on regaining full fitness and playing consistently for his club, in the hope of featuring in future England squads.
- Based on reporting byNotJustOk: Thomas Tuchel leaves out Cole Palmer from England squad
