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Cole Palmer 'Misses Way Too Many Camps' Says England Coach Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel said Palmer’s latest withdrawal was another missed opportunity as England added James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White for cover.

  • On September 21, Chelsea forward Cole Palmer withdrew from England's Nations League squad, prompting manager Thomas Tuchel to warn the 24-year-old that he "misses too many camps" with his international future now at risk.
  • Tuchel rejected load management claims, stating Palmer plays with "discomfort and pain" that prevents him from competing at the highest level, emphasizing he only trusts what he personally witnesses in training camps.
  • Former England striker Alan Shearer and pundit Roy Keane questioned the withdrawal, citing Palmer's recent club activity, while Palmer previously admitted on Twitch last week that he "had one leg for 10 months" battling a chronic groin problem.
  • Following Palmer's exit alongside four other players, England summoned Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White to the squad as cover, with the 26-year-old set to join on Tuesday.
  • Addressing the withdrawals, Tuchel reiterated that he focuses "on the guys who absolutely want to play for England" and will "never compromise" on the competitive environment he has built within the squad.
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“Don’t talk about rest,” added the coach regarding Chelsea’s figure: “It’s a competitive environment, but also where players love to be. We focus on the guys who really want to play for England.”

·Vicente López, Argentina
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Sportske.net broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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