LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, joined by Conor Gallagher, was stunned by his unexpected first call-up to the English national team.
The surprise call from Gareth Southgate left Palmer initially in disbelief, expressing his astonishment to Gallagher upon their encounter at the team hotel.
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Palmer, recognized for his impressive performances at Chelsea with four Premier League goals in 10 appearances since his transfer from Manchester City, attributed his selection to his fine form.
He notably scored all four goals from penalty kicks, including a recent crucial equalizer against his former club.
The England squad, dealing with several injuries, is slated to face Malta and North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying games on 17 November and a few days later, respectively.