Cole Palmer warned by Thomas Tuchel over latest ‘missed opportunity’ with England

Cole Palmer has been warned by Thomas Tuchel over his England future after another "missed opportunity" following his latest withdrawal.

The Chelsea star was left out of the World Cup last summer but has impressed so far this season after a run of games for his club, forming part of an exciting attacking trio under Xabi Alonso.

But Palmer was among five players to drop out of the squad after his latest recall, with load management cited as the reason, leading Tuchel to admit that he may struggle to "rely" on the player without witnessing his form up close.

"For sure, it's a missed opportunity," Tuchel said ahead of England facing Spain in the Nations League. "It's another missed opportunity, it's just a fact, he misses way too many camps with injuries.