'A lie' & 'nonsense' - Palmer committed to England, says Rogers

What the report says

Morgan Rogers has defended Cole Palmer after the Chelsea forward was left out of England’s latest squad, saying suggestions that Palmer is not fully committed to representing his country are “a lie” and “nonsense.” Rogers made the comments after scoring in England’s 2-1 Uefa Nations League win over Croatia at Wembley, a match in which Harry Kane also scored. The remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of Palmer’s England future under head coach Thomas Tuchel.

According to BBC Sport Football, Tuchel said Palmer had “missed too many opportunities to impress” and explained that England had enough players in his position. Palmer, 24, was also omitted from the World Cup squad and withdrew from the previous England camp in September because of a minor injury. Rogers said Palmer wants to play for England, but needs to manage his body carefully after injury issues and a difficult period last year.

The BBC also noted that Palmer’s England record remains limited relative to his club output: he has 14 caps and two goals since his debut, despite scoring regularly in the Premier League. The discussion matters because Palmer has been one of England’s most talented attacking players, yet his place under Tuchel remains uncertain. The reporting also places his situation in a wider context of squad competition and player management, with past England selection decisions used as a possible comparison.