COLE PALMER charmed the red carpet with his choice of two extra special companions at a glamorous GQ Men of the Year event. The England winger and his girlfriend - fellow Mancunian Connie Grace - made their first public appearance together. 10 Cole Palmer and girlfriend Connie Grace looked ultra elegant together Credit: Rex 10 Cole was also with mum Marie at the big do in London Credit: Rex 10 Connie reportedly met Palmer in their native Manchester but it was on holiday in Ibiza back in August where they were spotted out Credit: Instagram 10 Palmer has joked he 'just wears trackies' away from the camera Credit: Getty 10 Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo made the front cover of GQ Credit: Dan Martensen / GQ And Palmer 's mum Marie was also alongside the Chelsea hero at the Kensington Roof Gardens bash in London.
The two main women in the life of the ex- Manchester City starlet were snapped next to him separately - but with equal elegance. Palmer himself went for the timeless look of black tuxedo and bowtie. Connie, a nail artist, opted for a daring cut-out dress in the same colour.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL VERY KEANE ON HER Meet Roy Keane's daughter Leah who is engaged to new England star In tandem, that meant a partnership as stylish as they come - in fashion or in football. Meanwhile, Marie wore a shimmering black dress and carried a matching clutch-bag on an occasion that underlined the great value Palmer places on his family. The 22-year-old credits dad Jermaine for teaching him all h.