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Morgan Rogers defends Cole Palmer over England commitment
England forward Morgan Rogers defended Cole Palmer's commitment to England, saying his Chelsea team-mate wants to represent his country.
Palmer was left out of England's squad for Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.
He had been called up for an earlier international break while monitoring his fitness, but then left the squad.
Manager Thomas Tuchel said Palmer had missed too many chances to impress and kept players who had performed well in the previous camp.
Rogers said Palmer's absences were linked to managing injuries after a difficult year, not a lack of interest in England.
He said Palmer wants to protect his body so he can play for many years.
Rogers hopes to see Palmer back in an England shirt, while Tuchel said the omission was not personal and the competition for places remains open.
Morgan Rogers said claims that Cole Palmer is not committed to England are “a lie” and “nonsense.”
Palmer was left out of England’s squad for Nations League games against Croatia and Spain.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Palmer “misses too many opportunities to impress” him.
Rogers said Palmer has been managing injuries and needs to consider his long-term fitness.
Rogers scored in England’s 2-1 Nations League win over Croatia.
- Who
- Morgan Rogers defended Cole Palmer’s commitment to England.
- What
- Rogers rejected suggestions that Palmer does not want to play for England.
- When
- 12 November 2026.
- Where
- Wembley. Rogers spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live.
- Why
- Palmer had been left out of England’s squad, prompting criticism and questions about his commitment.
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Palmer was not called up for the World Cup.
Palmer withdrew from an England camp, citing a minor injury.
Palmer was left out of the squad for Nations League games against Croatia and Spain.
Rogers defended Palmer after scoring in England’s 2-1 win over Croatia.
- England result
- 2-1 win over Croatia
- Upcoming Nations League opponents
- Croatia and Spain
- Rogers
- Scored England’s opener against Croatia
- Palmer’s age
- 24
- Tuchel’s explanation
- Palmer “misses too many opportunities to impress
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'It's a LIE': Bullish Morgan Rogers hits back at claims Cole Palmer isn't committed to England as Three Lions star appears to suggest Thomas Tuchel is 'wrong' for questioning Chelsea team-mate
Morgan Rogers says ‘it’s a lie’ that Cole Palmer does not want to play for England
'A lie' & 'nonsense' - Palmer committed to England, says Rogers
What people are saying
It has nothing to do with England or not wanting to play with England. It's a nonsense really that people are questioning someone that wants to play for England. It's a lie.
He wants to be here. He wanted to get called up and he wanted to come and represent his country as he always has done.
It's not personal
misses too many opportunities to impress