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‘It’s not personal’ – Tuchel defends omission of Palmer from England squad

Thomas Tuchel explains why Cole Palmer has failed to make his latest England squad.

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:32 AM

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Thomas Tuchel has defended omitting Cole Palmer from the England squad, stating the decision is not personal.
Tuchel noted that Kobbie Mainoo also missed out on the England squad following a difficult spell.
Tuchel praised Jobe Bellingham as a standout player within the England Under-21 squad.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to omit Chelsea forward Cole Palmer from his national team squad, stating that the selection choice is not personal. Tuchel addressed multiple squad decisions as the team prepares for upcoming international fixtures.

Along with Palmer's omission, Tuchel also discussed midfielder Kobbie Mainoo missing out after a difficult spell and highlighted the development of Jobe Bellingham in the England Under-21 setup.

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‘It’s not personal’ – Tuchel defends omission of Palmer from England squad

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