Is Palmer's England career over under Tuchel?

What the report says

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad, prompting fresh questions about his future under the national team manager, according to BBC Sport football chief writer Phil McNulty. Tuchel said Palmer “misses too many opportunities to impress” and explained that he preferred to keep the players who had performed well in the previous camp for upcoming matches against Croatia and Spain.

The BBC report says Palmer’s omission is especially notable because England checked on his fitness before the squad was announced, and because he had been viewed as a major attacking talent after his standout role for England in recent tournaments. Palmer last played for England in March, and the article says he has made 14 senior appearances, scoring two goals. It also notes that he has featured only three times in Tuchel’s 26 matches in charge.

The piece places this decision in the broader context of Tuchel’s selection approach, which has favored competition and consistency over reputation. Other players such as Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze and new call-up Josh King were cited as preferred options in the number 10 role. The article says Palmer has had a strong start to the club season with Chelsea, but that has not yet translated into renewed trust from England’s head coach.

For Palmer, the immediate issue is whether he can force his way back into Tuchel’s plans ahead of the next squad announcement, which the report says will not come until March 2027.