# Cole Palmer's England Career Under Threat

> Tuchel excludes Palmer from England squad despite fitness checks.
- Title: Cole Palmer's England Career Under Threat · BBC News
- Summary: Tuchel excludes Palmer from England squad despite fitness checks. Tuchel says Palmer misses opportunities to impress, leaving his England career uncertain.
- Keywords: cole palmer, thomas tuchel, england football, chelsea fc, nations league, jude bellingsham, jobe bellingsham, borussia dortmund, wembley stadium, england squad, international football, football manager
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9e8ll62rp68o
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cole palmer, thomas tuchel, england football, chelsea fc, nations league, jude bellingsham, jobe bellingsham, borussia dortmund, wembley stadium, england squad, international football, football manager
## Tuchel's blunt assessment
Tuchel says Palmer misses too many opportunities to impress.

> He misses too many opportunities to impress
## Palmer's exclusion details
Palmer withdrew England camp citing minor injury but Tuchel confirmed fitness checks.
## Tuchel's selection criteria
Tuchel prioritizes players from last camp over new talent for England.
## Palmer's England record
Palmer has 14 England caps with two goals and one assist.
## Tuchel's recent decisions
Tuchel excluded Jude Bellingham despite recovery from shoulder surgery.
## Chelsea manager's view
Xabi Alonso says Palmer is struggling at Chelsea but remains fit for England.
## Palmer's recent form
Palmer scored 50 league goals in 105 games for Chelsea.
## Tuchel's next move
Tuchel will name England squad in March 2027.
## Palmer's position in squad
Palmer is last in Tuchel's England pecking order with no immediate return.
## Tuchel's priority players
Tuchel selected Josh King and Jobe Bellingham ahead of Palmer.
## Key takeaway

Tuchel says Palmer misses opportunities to impress, leaving his England career uncertain.