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Cole Palmer's time to shine! Chelsea talisman to take central role in Lee Carsley's England plans as interim boss prepares to name latest squad

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<p>Carsley is preparing to announce the Three Lions squad for the Nations League games against Greece and Finland and <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/10/02/lee-carsley-cole-palmer-central-england-plan/" target="_blank"><em>The Telegraph</em></a> reports the coach is planning on giving the attacking midfielder a prominent role.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After a stunning debut season at Chelsea following his move from Manchester City last year, Palmer has maintained his excellent form in the 2024-25 campaign. He has six goals and four assists to his name in the Premier League, most recently <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-brighton-cole-palmer-robert-sanchez-premier-league/blt3ad90781527901fd" target="_blank">scoring a historic four times as Chelsea beat Brighton</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Palmer pulled out of Carsley's previous squad through injury but the 22-year-old is available for the October fixtures. Palmer has played for England nine times but he did not start any matches at Euro 2024 under previous coach Gareth Southgate. He did, however, come off the bench to set up Ollie Watkins' late winner against the Netherlands in the semi-final before going on to score the equaliser in the final against Spain as a substitute.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>England will face Greece in the Nations League at Wembley on October 10. They then travel to Helsinki to take on Finland three days later.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Cole Palmer's time to shine! Chelsea talisman to take central role in Lee Carsley's England plans as interim boss prepares to name latest squad | Goal.com

Chelsea star Cole Palmer will be given a central role in England&apos;s upcoming matches under interim manager Lee Carsley, a report says.

Cole Palmer&apos;s time to shine! Chelsea talisman to take central role in Lee Carsley&apos;s England plans as interim boss prepares to name latest squad