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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Thomas Tuchel warns Cole Palmer about ‘missing way too many’ England camps

Thomas Tuchel at a practice session at Tottenham’s training ground.
Thomas Tuchel said he is ‘not ready to focus on players who are not here’ when questioned on Cole Palmer’s absence. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA

Thomas Tuchel has thrown Cole Palmer’s England future into major doubt by questioning whether the Chelsea attacker wants to be part of his squad.

England’s head coach did not hold back on Palmer’s latest withdrawal from international duty, warning that the 24-year-old has missed too many opportunities to play for his country. Palmer has only 14 caps and his decision not to join up with the squad this week, because of a minor muscular injury, caused disappointment given he was left out of Tuchel’s World Cup squad after struggling with form and fitness last season.

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