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Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer put on a remarkable display as the Blues beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to clinch the FIFA Club World Cup title.The 23-year-old scored two sublime goals and assisted Joao
Despite Cole Palmer 's stellar performances for Chelsea last season, the two Confederations Cups, his direct contribution to the FIFA Club World Cup win over Paris Saint-Germain, and his direct nomination for the Ballon d'Or, the Englishman has failed to convince everyone of what he has to offer.
Chelsea and England footballer Cole Palmer arrived to a hero’s welcome on the tiny Caribbean island of St Kitts, where his grandfather was born. Fresh from rubbing shoulders with Donald Trump after lifting the Fifa Club World Cup with victory over PSG in New York on Sunday,
The Chelsea player was born in Manchester but his father hails from the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Cole Palmer scored his first England goal vs Bosnia (Image: Richard Sellers/Getty Images) A first start came in England’s 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia ahead of Euro 2024.
No matter the set-up or opposition, Palmer should have a starting spot in this England side, especially at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He links the midfield to attack seamlessly, and his defensive work is underrated. The 2023/24 England Men’s Player of the Year must play a central role if the Three Lions are to contend in 2026.
In Cole Palmer, England have a player made for the big moments. By Rob Tanner. March 20, 2024 Updated March 27, 2024. Sometimes in life, success can be all about timing.