Tuchel Questions Palmer's England Commitment After Withdrawal

Thomas Tuchel has publicly questioned Cole Palmer's desire to represent England after the Chelsea star withdrew from the latest squad.

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What happened. Cole Palmer withdrew from Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of a four-game fortnight. Tuchel said Palmer misses 'way too many camps' and questioned his desire to play for his country.

• Tuchel: 'It leaves us with Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze in that position.'
• Palmer played 90 minutes for Chelsea last Friday before withdrawing.
• Tuchel does not doubt Palmer's injury but stressed the door is not closed.

“He misses way too many camps with injuries and I only want to rely on what I personally witness”

— Thomas Tuchel

England face Spain, Czechia home and away, and Croatia away in the Nations League. Tuchel says the door remains open for Palmer.

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