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Has Thomas Tuchel made a mistake in snubbing Cole Palmer for England?

Thomas Tuchel controversially left Cole Palmer out of his England squad.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:44 AM
Has Thomas Tuchel made a mistake in snubbing Cole Palmer for England?
Key Things to Know
  • England fans are debating Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave Cole Palmer out of the November squad.
  • Thomas Tuchel omitted Palmer after noting he misses too many training camps due to injuries.
  • Jobe Bellingham and Fulham's Josh King both earned their first England senior call-ups.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England supporters are debating manager Thomas Tuchel's contentious decision to omit Chelsea's Cole Palmer from the squad for the November international break. Despite a strong Premier League campaign, Palmer was left out after previously missing England camps due to fitness concerns. Tuchel previously characterized Palmer's absences as missed opportunities to impress the coaching staff in person.

Tuchel opted for other attacking options, including Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White, while handing maiden senior call-ups to Jobe Bellingham and Fulham's Josh King. Palmer has not featured for his national side since before the World Cup, prompting the Express to invite readers to vote on whether the decision is a mistake.

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