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Serious questions are being asked of whether Cole Palmer will play for England again during Thomas Tuchel’s reign as Three Lions manager, with Darren Bent explaining to GOAL why the talented Chelsea playmaker faces “commitment” and Jude Bellingham problems. Having pulled out of an international camp in September, the 24-year-old was snubbed completely when the latest squad was named.

England captain Harry Kane has grown frustrated with international team-mates who opt out of Three Lions duty through minor injury concerns, according to Thomas Tuchel. The England boss has backed his skipper's stance, revealing that the striker is particularly unhappy with "50-50" decisions made by players to skip camp.

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have all made enquiries about signing Tottenham defender Pedro Porro in the upcoming January transfer window. However, the Premier League heavyweights face a difficult battle for the Spain international, who reportedly prefers a return to Liga amidst interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Manchester United and Manchester City are monitoring Chelsea defender Malo Gusto as the west London club place a £75 million price tag on the peripheral right-back. The 23-year-old Frenchman has fallen behind Josh Acheampong in the Stamford Bridge pecking order since head coach Xabi Alonso took charge.