Euro 2024 | What about Cole Palmer?

Many will wonder why the Denmark-England match played in Frankfurt (1:1) was as important as the English press suggested in the announcement of the match. They beat Serbia on opening 0-1, with a solitary goal from Jude Bellingham, but it was far from convincing, leaving many doubts about the opening. Gareth Southgate has brought to Germany one of the best generations of English footballers in history, with whom they are dreaming of a return to international glory since the 1966 World Cup..

Since then, England have not celebrated a single title. 58 years of drought is too long for Southgate, like the rest of the country, to want to break into Germany.. For this reason, the English coach was very hesitant when compiling his list. Initially, submitted 33 namesof which had to give up seven comply with the regulations, which establish that calls must be for 26 players. Especially from the center of the field to the attack.Competition at Three Lions is fierce.

NOT A SINGLE MINUTE TO SERBIA

Against Serbia, Southgate selected Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice in midfield, with Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka accompanying Harry Kane.. Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen and Kobby Mainu were the only changes made by the England manager. No sign of Cole Palmer, who has been one of the Premier League’s best players in 2023/24.

In the match against Denmark, Southgate did not rack his brains and opted for the same eleven that won three points on debut. Once again Cole Palmer is on the bench. A more than surprising decision considering the poor quality the team put on collectively against Serbia with two excellent players in Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka.

Neither the City player nor the Arsenal player performed well at the Veltins Arena and The 22-year-old Chelsea star was in contention for a start this afternoon.. However, two games in the European Cup, two substitutions, zero minutes. The data is shocking.

INVISIBLE UNTIL DENMARK

Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a well-taken goal, but Morten Jylmand equalized with a sensational strike from 30 meters in the 34th minute. Faced with this scenario, Sautaghte moved the bench early.. In the 54th minute, Conor Gallagher came on to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was a little lost in midfield but did not touch the attack.

Yes, he did it in ’69, but he “failed” like Cole Palmer.. Jarrod Bowen (from Foden), Ollie Watkins (from Harry Kane) and Eberechi Eze (from Bukayo Saka) entered. Southgate’s intentions with the Chelsea player are therefore very clear, although his presence in Germany was almost mandatory as it was the only good news for the Blues. In his first year at Stamford Bridge, he took on a leadership role and took the team on his back to guide them into Europe.

EFFECTIVENESS GUARANTEED

Cole Palmer’s effectiveness in front of goal this season has been something unique. 9 out of 9 on penalties, 22 Premier League goals (second top scorer in the Premier League) and 11 assists (second highest assist in the Premier League). In total he scored 33 goals without being a striker. A determined player like few others in Europe who has put himself on par with the best players in the British competition.

To give an idea of ​​the scale of what he has achieved this season, only Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo have scored 30 goals in the Under-22 Premier League.. At the European Championships he did not have the opportunity against Serbia. And not against Denmark. When will his time come?