Cole Palmer is named England's Player of the Year despite Chelsea superstar only starting two Three Lions games and playing 144 minutes at Euro 2024 The forward has been in red-hot form at club level this season, scoring six goals He made his international debut last November in a 2-0 victory against Malta LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! , available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By Daniel Davis Published: 09:08, 9 October 2024 | Updated: 09:08, 9 October 2024 e-mail 12 shares 1 View comments Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer has been named England's Player of the Year for 2023-24 despite earning just nine caps for his country. Palmer has been in stunning form since moving to Stamford Bridge from Manchester City in 2023, scoring 31 goals in 54 matches in all competitions, and he has been hailed by some as the best player in the Premier League .
His red-hot heroics led to him being recognised at international level with the forward making his Three Lions debut against Malta last November. However, he has started just two games for the national side. Five of his appearances came at Euro 2024 where Palmer memorably scored in the final against Spain, although Gareth Southgate 's men lost 2-1 in agonising fashion in Berlin.
Despite England going the distance in Germany, he played just 144 minutes in total. Cole Palmer has been named as England's Player of the Year for 2023-24 Palmer has been awarded nine caps for the Three Lions but has starte.