'I don't know if he has a ceiling' - Noni Madueke lauds 'unique' Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer & reflects on longstanding connection as pair prepare to line up together for England

Palmer has been in unbelievable form for Chelsea this season, scoring six goals and registering five assists in seven games, including one historic four-goal haul against Brighton, with every goal scored in the first half. Now, Madueke has hailed the playmaker as having a near-limitless ability.

Palmer already has a remarkable Chelsea record, scoring 31 goals and laying on 20 assists in 54 games. Amazingly, during his time at Manchester City before his Stamford Bridge move, he made just 41 appearances, of which only three were Premier League starts. He has also been voted England's Player of the Season.

Madueke told reporters: “I think the sky’s the limit for him. I don’t know if he has a ceiling, I don’t know what his ceiling is. But I feel like the form that he’s showing now is incredible. And I just hope he can continue that.”

Palmer and Madueke could both be involved as England play their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Greece and Finland. Beyond that, they will be hoping to fire Chelsea into the top four.