England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained the decision to leave Cole Palmer out of the national team squad, stating that the Chelsea forward "misses too many opportunities." The omission comes as a surprise to many given Palmer's strong form for his club.
Tuchel's comments were reported on Friday, November 6, 2026, by Jamie Braidwood of The Independent. The England boss suggested that Palmer's finishing has been a factor in the selection decision, despite the player's creative contributions at club level.
Palmer has been a key figure for Chelsea since his move from Manchester City, but the England manager appears to be prioritizing clinical finishing in his squad selection for upcoming fixtures.
