# Tuchel questions Palmer's England commitment

> Tuchel doubts Palmer's urgency to play for England after repeated withdrawals.
- Title: Tuchel questions Palmer's England commitment · Sky Sports
- Summary: Tuchel doubts Palmer's urgency to play for England after repeated withdrawals. Tuchel says Palmer misses too many England camps due to injuries, questioning…
- Keywords: cole palmer, thomas tuchel, england, nations league, chelsea, jude bellingham, morgan rogers, morgan gibbs-white, eberechi eze, declan rice, kobbie mainoo, marcus rashford
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13591915/cole-palmer-england-boss-thomas-tuchel-questions-how-desperate-chelsea-forward-is-to-play-for-three-lions
- Published: 2026-09-25T20:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cole palmer, thomas tuchel, england, nations league, chelsea, jude bellingham, morgan rogers, morgan gibbs-white, eberechi eze, declan rice, kobbie mainoo, marcus rashford
## Tuchel's England concern
Thomas Tuchel questions Cole Palmer's urgency to play for England after two withdrawals since he became manager.
## Palmer's England history
Palmer played three times for Tuchel but missed camps due to injuries since 2025.
## Tuchel's response
Tuchel says Palmer misses too many opportunities and isn't ready for England.

> It's hard to argue against what you're saying.
## Tuchel's team
Tuchel lists Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze as ready for England.
## Tuchel's injury stance
Tuchel says Palmer plays with discomfort and cannot compete at his best.

> He plays with discomfort and pain and cannot play on the highest level with discomfort and pain.
## Tuchel's trust
Tuchel trusts players to handle injuries but questions Palmer's commitment.

> I have no reason not to trust the players because they were with us in the US and they were fantastic.
## Palmer's availability
Palmer missed camps in March, May, August, October, November 2025 and September 2026.
## Tuchel's priority
Tuchel focuses on players who want to play for England immediately.

> We will never let this feeling creep in that the players don't want to come [to England camps].
## Tuchel's urgency
Tuchel says Palmer must join England camps to impress him.

> If you're not here, you can't impress me.
## England's next match
England faces Spain in Nations League on Saturday, September 26.
## Key takeaway

Tuchel says Palmer misses too many England camps due to injuries, questioning his dedication to the national team.