Chelsea’s Palmer rewarded for fine form with England call up

Cole Palmer could play his first international match for England in the upcoming international break | Imago

Chelsea’s Palmer rewarded for fine form with England call up

Ayoola Kelechi 13:08 - 13.11.2023

Cole Palmer is set for his England debut after being rewarded for his recent fine form with a call up to The Three Lions

Chelsea youngster Cole Palmer has been called up to the England squad after a string of impressive performances with the Blues. 

Palmer earns England call-up

Palmer has been involved in five goals in his last five appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League and EFL Cup, leading to high praise from several corners. 

The former Manchester City star has been compared to Argentine World Cup winner Angel Di Maria by boss Mauricio Pochettino, and he has been rewarded by Gareth Southgate with a call-up to the England senior national team. 

Cole Palmer came back to haunt his former club, Manchester City. (Photo Credit: Imago)
Cole Palmer came back to haunt his former club, Manchester City. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Palmer was meant to be with the England u-21 team, but an injury to Tottenham’s James Maddison ahead of the international break has caused Southgate to include the Chelsea star in the team to face Malta and North Macedonia in the 2024 European qualifiers. 

Lewis joins Palmer in England team

In addition to Palmer, Southgate could also be prepared to hand a national team debut to Manchester City youngster Rico Lewis, who has been included in the team for the qualifiers as well. 

The 18-year-old has become an important part of the Manchester City set-up this season, making ten appearances in all competitions for the Cityzens, providing two assists in the process. 

Rico Lewis in action for City against Leeds | imago
Rico Lewis in action for City against Leeds | imago

Both players will get the chance to play their first games for England against Malta and North Macedonia, with the Three Lions aiming to finish the qualifying phase for Euro 2024 without a defeat. 

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