Tuchel excludes Palmer despite full fitness

Thomas Tuchel has announced the exclusion of Cole Palmer from the England squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain in November.

The decision to exclude Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer, who is 24 years old, comes despite his confirmation of full physical readiness. The London club informed the FA that the player is able to participate after undergoing the necessary medical examinations.

According to reports, Cole Palmer's absence from England's recent training camp in 2026 is entirely due to coach Thomas Tuchel's decision, not because of any physical issue the player is facing.

Thomas Tuchel has stated that Cole Palmer has "missed many opportunities to prove himself" due to his absence from several previous camps, emphasizing that the competition within the England squad is strong and that his confidence goes to the players who participated in the last camp and performed well.