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Rogers dismisses doubts over Palmer’s commitment to England following injury absences
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Morgan Rogers has rejected suggestions that Cole Palmer is not committed to England, calling them “a lie” and “nonsense”. Speaking after England’s 2-1 Nations League win over Croatia, Rogers said his Chelsea team-mate wants to represent his country but has had to manage his fitness after injuries.
Palmer, 24, missed the current squad after manager Thomas Tuchel said he had missed too many chances to impress, and withdrew from September’s camp with a minor injury. He has made 14 England appearances, scoring twice and assisting once, while scoring 50 Premier League goals and providing 24 assists. Tuchel said Palmer remains in his thinking, and former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson noted that Jude Bellingham regained a key role after being left out of squads.
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In short
- Rogers says Palmer wants to represent England.
- Palmer has 14 caps and two international goals.
- Tuchel says competition for places remains open.
How this story developed
- 5 minutes ago Rogers’s defence came after Palmer was again left out of England’s squad, with Thomas Tuchel saying he had missed too many chances to impress; Tuchel maintained Palmer remained in his plans.
- 10 minutes ago Morgan Rogers said Cole Palmer wanted to play for England, dismissing claims otherwise as “a lie” and “nonsense” after England’s 2-1 Nations League win over Croatia.
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Explained simply
Cole Palmer is an attacking footballer who plays for Chelsea and England. He made his England debut in 2023 and has since won 14 caps, meaning he has played for the national team 14 times.
England manager Thomas Tuchel selects players for each squad, and a call-up does not guarantee a place in the team. Palmer missed a camp with an injury and has not been picked for the current squad; Tuchel has said he remains in England’s plans.
Morgan Rogers is another England player and a team-mate of Palmer’s at international level. Questions about a player’s commitment can arise when they miss squads, but injuries and selection decisions are also factors; Palmer’s club record and his England appearances provide different measures of his career.
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Originally published by BBC Sport as “‘A lie’ & ‘nonsense’ – Palmer committed to England, says Rogers”.