Cole Palmer is England’s cheat code for World Cup success
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The Chelsea player was born in Manchester but his father hails from the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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.
Cole Palmer has ended the season as one of the best players in the world, but in the top ten? Darren Bent isn’t so sure. The England attacker was decisive in both the Conference League and Club
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.
Cole Palmer stunned fans when spotted riding a scooter through New York's Time Square just the day before Chelsea's Club World Cup final with PSG.
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