Cole Palmer reveals England 'hope' after World Cup snub as Chelsea star explains summer plans | OneFootball

Forward was a surprise exclusion from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad but is not dwelling on it

Cole Palmer insists he is not dwelling on his exclusion from England’s World Cup squad, saying he hopes to see them ‘go all the way’ as he rests up ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

Despite enduring a substandard, injury-plagued campaign, Palmer was a controversial omission from Thomas Tuchel’s travelling squad, with the likes of Morgan Rogers, Noni Madueke and Jude Bellingham preferred.

Fresh fuel was thrown on the debate after England’s dour goalless draw with Ghana this week, with various pundits opining that he could have been the man to unlock the stubborn Black Stars defence.

But as the debate rages, Palmer himself is characteristically unbothered by Tuchel’s call, saying he hopes to see his team-mates win the tournament for the first time since 1966.

Snubbed: Cole Palmer was not named to England’s World Cup squad

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“I’m not crying over a decision you can’t change, and I hope the lads make it all the way.

“If I’m not doing anything, then I’ll watch the matches.”

He has been spotted holidaying in Ibiza as he looks to recharge ahead of what is sure to be another intensive campaign under the recently-appointed manager Xabi Alonso.

Palmer has backed himself to get back to his best under Chelsea’s new gaffer.

“Football is just a game of finding the moments. You can do something one game and not the next, and they’ll be on you. That’s how it works.