Cole Palmer seeks motivation after World Cup snub with Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:44 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer expressed his determination to prove himself following his absence from England's World Cup squad. Speaking in Sydney during Chelsea's pre-season tour, Palmer conveyed his disappointment about being left out but emphasized that the experience has fueled his ambition for the new season under manager Xabi Alonso. The team recently won a high-scoring friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers and will face Tottenham next. Palmer also welcomed the arrival of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, seeing potential for a productive partnership on the field.
- •Palmer missed England's World Cup squad after a poor Chelsea season.
- •He praised new manager Xabi Alonso as a refreshing influence.
- •Chelsea won 6-4 against Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season match.
- •The team will face Tottenham in their next pre-season game.
- •Palmer looks forward to playing with new signing Morgan Rogers.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — 'Naturally it's going to' - Palmer says England snub gives extra motivation
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea's Palmer says World Cup snub has motivated him
"Chelsea forward Cole Palmer says being told he was "essentially not good enough" to make England's World Cup squad will serve as extra motivation this season. The 24-year-old was controversially left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad, with England finishing third. Palmer competed at the Club World Cup, the European Championship and the European Under-21 Championship before enjoying his first summer holiday as a professional footballer this time around.
"Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer said on Friday he has a point to prove this season after missing out on England's World Cup squad, while hailing new manager Xabi Alonso as a "breath of fresh air".You know, a breath of fresh air for us players with his ideas and stuff.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:02 AM'Naturally it's going to' - Palmer says England snub gives extra motivation
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer says being told he was "essentially not good enough" to make England's World Cup squad will serve as extra motivation this season. The 24-year-old was controversially left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad, with England finishing third. Palmer competed at the Club World Cup, the European Championship and the European Under-21 Championship before enjoying his first summer holiday as a professional footballer this time around.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 6:44 AMChelsea's Palmer says World Cup snub has motivated him
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer said on Friday he has a point to prove this season after missing out on England's World Cup squad, while hailing new manager Xabi Alonso as a "breath of fresh air".You know, a breath of fresh air for us players with his ideas and stuff.
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