Cole Palmer told why he won't make England's Euro 2024 squad despite being 'shining light' at Chelsea during underwhelming season

Palmer has been one of the few positives in what has been a dismal season for Chelsea. The 21-year-old has been an inspirational figure for the Blues after signing from Manchester City, being directly involved in 19 goals in his last 19 games. England manager Gareth Southgate has already handed Palmer his first cap, and his impressive form has led to suggestions he could make the Three Lions squad for Euro 2024. However, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has said he does not think Palmer has done enough to merit a call-up.

He told talkSPORT: “I think he’s one of the few shining lights. I’d argue that if Manchester City really wanted to, they’d have kept him because they are not under Financial Fair Play or any kind of governance from that point of view. I think they sold him because perhaps they didn’t think he was right for Manchester City. At the stage in Chelsea’s transition, because they've got few shining lights, Cole Palmer will shine through.

"Ultimately he’s a good player, whether he makes the Euros I think is debatable. I don’t think he’s had quite the impact that would leverage him in there but he can be part of the conversation. There’s the argument that he can be a really significant player in a season where Chelsea have not been what people anticipated.”

Palmer gave his international hopes another boost last time out against Newcastle, bagging a goal and an assist in front of Southgate who was watching on from the stands at Stamford Bridge. The England boss is preparing to announce his squad for upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium and will surely have been impressed by the youngster's performance.

Palmer has now both scored and assisted in five different league games this campaign, more than any other Premier League player. He's also scored or assisted over 40% of Chelsea's goals this season.

Southgate is due to announce his squad for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium this week and Palmer looks likely to make the cut - despite Jordan's comments. The squad announcement will be Southgate's final one before Euro 2024 and should offer an insight into which players will be on the plane for this summer's tournament in Germany.