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Cole Palmer withdraws from England squad, misses another opportunity

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 3:54 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Cole Palmer withdraws from England squad, misses another opportunity

Summary

Cole Palmer has withdrawn from the England squad ahead of four upcoming matches, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel stated that Palmer has been playing with discomfort and pain, which hindered his ability to compete at a high level. Despite starting all five of Chelsea’s Premier League matches this season, Palmer has not participated in three international camps since Tuchel took charge of the national team in January 2025. Palmer is currently abroad following an injury-specific training plan, supervised by a Chelsea rehabilitation coach. Other players like Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford have also pulled out due to injuries.

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Key Details

•Palmer pulls out of England's squad during the international window
•Tuchel cites Palmer's discomfort and pain as reasons for his withdrawal
•The forward has now missed three national team camps since January 2025
•Palmer is training abroad with a rehabilitation coach from Chelsea
•Other players, including Declan Rice, also withdrew from the squad due to injuries

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3:54 PMBBC Football — Palmer misses too many opportunities to play for England

What they're saying

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Thomas Tuchel has said that Cole Palmer "misses too many opportunities" to play for England after the Chelsea forward pulled out of the latest squad.
— BBC Football

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