Cole Palmer's England lifeline: Three Lions ask Chelsea about star's fitness in clear sign Thomas Tuchel is considering calling him up after warning over last squad withdrawal

England have privately asked Chelsea for the latest on Cole Palmer ahead of Thomas Tuchel revealing his squad for the Nations League clashes with Croatia and Spain. Tuchel responded by appearing to question his desire to represent his country, warning he 'misses way too many camps' as the 24-year-old skipped all four England fixtures in September and October. Palmer had played a full 90 for Chelsea away at Bournemouth before that break, which he then used to fly abroad to the Caribbean with his girlfriend, Olivia Holder, after withdrawing from England duty.