Cole Palmer takes his biggest step yet but England’s other fringe players fail to fire
7 months ago

Cole Palmer takes his biggest step yet but England’s other fringe players fail to fire

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A friendly win over Bosnia and Herzegovina may cement Palmer’s place in Gareth Southgate’s final 26-man squad; not merely for his penalty-taking prowess – though that could prove handy in Germany – but a performance where he had come to look like England’s likeliest source of a goal even before he scored one. open image in gallery Cole Palmer got England going with the opening goal from the penalty spot But Palmer took a bigger step forward than either. In England’s first game at St James’ Park since 2005, they brought Cole to Newcastle and he brought a goal. open image in gallery Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a lovely finish to double England’s lead Meanwhile, Conor Gallagher got a run-out in the deepest role in midfield; as Southgate has admitted they are over-reliant on Declan Rice and it pointed to the Chelsea player being a potential deputy.

History of this topic

Cole Palmer makes English Premier League history with 12th consecutive penalty
1 month ago
Cole Palmer suffers injury scare as controversial Lisandro Martinez challenge criticised
2 months ago
Cole Palmer has 'one weakness' claims former England coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - as he hails the Chelsea star as an 'exceptional' talent
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Cole Palmer has all the tools to become England's chief creator... Lee Carsley needs to hand him the keys to No 10, writes CRAIG HOPE
3 months ago
Cole Palmer showed moments of brilliance even on a quiet day against Nottingham Forest, writes HENRY CLARK - Chelsea's creator in chief is arguably the best player in the Premier League right now
3 months ago
Cole Palmer forces England into ‘creative’ solution to start alongside Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden
3 months ago
LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Should Cole Palmer play instead of Bukayo Saka for England?
3 months, 1 week ago
Cole Palmer sets Premier League record in dazzling four-goal first-half display for Chelsea against Brighton and has already matched THREE Blues legends for hat-tricks
3 months, 1 week ago
FPL Gameweek 2: Nick Pope, Cole Palmer and five transfer tips to kickstart season
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Cole Palmer says added pressure would not stop him taking penalty in shoot-out
6 months ago
Cole Palmer ready to shine for England whenever called upon by Gareth Southgate
6 months, 1 week ago
Cole Palmer was the winner on a dreadful night for England... he'll have one established star sweating over a starting place against Serbia, writes IAN LADYMAN
7 months ago
Trent Alexander-Arnold shows he has the vision to start alongside Declan Rice, writes OLIVER HOLT after Liverpool star's sublime volley in England's 3-0 win over Bosnia
7 months ago
Cole Palmer, English soccer’s latest revelation, looks to pile more pain on former club Man City
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Revealed: The truth about Cole Palmer's goal bonus after he refused to give away penalty vs Everton... as £80k-per-week star delivers five-word response to Chelsea's penalty row
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Revealed: Why Nicolas Jackson tried to take Chelsea penalty against Everton, which led to on-field bust-up with Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Superb Cole Palmer scores four as Chelsea hit Everton for six
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Cole Palmer scores four as Chelsea stun abject Everton
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Cole Palmer reacts to ‘madness’ of his record-breaking late winner for Chelsea against Man United
9 months ago
Cole Palmer’s late chaos leaves Erik ten Hag facing the end game at Manchester United after defeat to Chelsea
9 months ago
Call off Young Player of the Year race – ‘City reject’ Cole Palmer has taken Chelsea by storm
9 months ago
Cole Palmer’s hat trick sparks stunning 4-3 comeback for Chelsea against Man United
9 months ago
Cole Palmer in line for bumper new Chelsea contract after impressive season
9 months, 1 week ago
Cole Palmer elevates Chelsea to his own level and gives Mauricio Pochettino some relief
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Premier League: Cole Palmer's Lone Penalty Saves Chelsea in 1-0 Win Over Fulham
11 months, 3 weeks ago
England’s new emerging star Cole Palmer says Chelsea move ‘paying off’
1 year, 1 month ago
England new-boy Cole Palmer: My decision to go to Chelsea is paying off
1 year, 1 month ago
Chelsea and Cole Palmer offer glimpse of exciting future in Premier League classic
1 year, 1 month ago
Cole Palmer is Chelsea's 'main man' and feels better at Stamford Bridge than he 'EVER' did at Man City, insists Jamie Carragher after the youngster rescues Blues draw from the penalty spot
1 year, 1 month ago
Cole Palmer: From the periphery of Man City’s team to the heart of Chelsea’s in just four months
1 year, 1 month ago
Cole Palmer has the mark of a 'really top player' and should be 'fast-tracked by Gareth Southgate', argues Ian Ladyman on It's All Coming Up
1 year, 1 month ago
Cole Palmer insists his strong start at Chelsea has vindicated his decision to leave Man City... but admits he is still adapting to the 'big change' of moving to the capital
1 year, 2 months ago

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