@FootynewsInternational press reports state Cole Palmer would have declined a call-up to the England national team for this FIFA window, and the reported decision follows Palmer being excluded from the World Cup squad. Reports indicate an increasingly strained relationship between Palmer and coach Thomas Tuchel is likely the driver here, though he allegedly chose not to attend the call-up to manage his workload and prioritize recovery. The post questions whether the relationship between Palmer and Tuchel has completely broken down given all these moving parts.

@FootynewsInternational press reports state Cole Palmer would have declined a call-up to the England national team for this FIFA window, and the reported decision follows Palmer being excluded from the World Cup squad. Reports indicate an increasingly strained relationship between Palmer and coach Thomas Tuchel is likely the driver here, though he allegedly chose not to attend the call-up to manage his workload and prioritize recovery. The post questions whether the relationship between Palmer and Tuchel has completely broken down given all these moving parts.