Cole Palmer has set his sights on a spot within the England squad for Euro 2024 after a man-of-the-match efficiency in Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Newcastle.
Palmer was the star of the present as soon as once more to proceed his glorious breakthrough season at Chelsea, with the summer time signing having been one of many tales of the marketing campaign at Stamford Bridge.
The 21-year-old created the opening purpose in opposition to Newcastle as his shot was turned in by Nicolas Jackson, earlier than scoring the second with an excellent end into the underside nook.
Palmer has now scored 11 objectives within the Premier League and laid on an additional eight assists, with Chelsea’s religion rewarded after spending £42.5m to signal the ahead after only a handful of appearances at Manchester Metropolis.
Palmer’s efficiency got here in entrance of the watching Gareth Southgate and – after making his senior debut for the Three Lions in November – he’s eager to earn himself a spot within the squad for this summer time’s European Championship.
“I believed I used to be able to play soccer week in, week out and that’s the rationale. I simply needed to showcase my potential and fortunately it has paid off,” Palmer informed Sky Sports activities on his transfer to Chelsea final summer time.
“It was a really tough choice to go away Metropolis, I used to be there since six years outdated. I used to be able to play soccer, had a chat with my household, had a chat with the membership and moved to Chelsea.
“When you had informed me initially of the season I had an opportunity to go to the Euros I wouldn’t have believed it. I’ll simply take it every recreation because it comes and see what occurs in the summertime.”
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