England coach Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea forward Cole Palmer’s latest withdrawal from an England squad is another “missed opportunity,” adding that Palmer has been absent from too many international camps due to injuries. The comments come as Tuchel addresses Palmer’s availability ahead of England’s home Nations League game against Spain.
According to outlets including Sky Sports, Sky News, Yahoo Sports and AFP via Jamaica Observer, Tuchel frames the issue as one of consistency and selection needs—saying he can only rely on what he personally sees from players in camp. Multiple reports also note Palmer was omitted from England’s World Cup squad earlier this year and that he had a strong start to the post-tournament campaign.
Some reports focus more directly on the quote itself—Tuchel calling Palmer’s absences “misses too many opportunities”—while others add context about Palmer’s World Cup omission and England’s wider team selection discussions. Overall, all sources attribute the repeated issue to injuries and Tuchel’s frustration with Palmer missing camps.
