Cole Palmer has withdrawn from Thomas Tuchel's England squad, according to Sky Sports, just days after being recalled following an earlier snub for World Cup qualifying duty.
The Chelsea attacker had been left out of Tuchel's plans but was handed a recall on the back of a bright start to the season, having scored four goals in seven appearances for his club. Palmer had also spoken publicly about finally feeling back to his best after a 2025-26 campaign disrupted by injury problems.
His withdrawal from the squad ahead of the upcoming international break will come as a blow to Tuchel, who had looked to bring the playmaker back into the fold. Sky Sports did not detail the exact reason behind the pull-out, but it marks another twist in Palmer's rollercoaster relationship with the national team this season after his initial omission.
Chelsea fans will hope the withdrawal is precautionary rather than the sign of a fresh setback, given how influential Palmer has been for the club so far this term.