‘He’s a bit like Paul Gascoigne. Gazza had a way of just enjoying himself around the place, which is important when you’re away in a tournament environment for up to six weeks’ Teddy Sheringham on what Cole Palmer adds behind the scenes

Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer embrace on England duty.

If England are to finally end what will be 60 years of hurt next summer and win their second World Cup title, they will likely need an X-factor in North America.

Players who can up their game and make a difference on the biggest stage are few and far between, but in Cole Palmer, Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel may just have one of those in his ranks.