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Chelsea star Cole Palmer is likely to be central to Thomas Tuchel's England plans (Picture: Getty) Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on Cole Palmer after England learned their 2026 World Cup qualification opponents – but refused to be drawn on suggestions the Chelsea star could be the best player in the world. The newly appointed England head coach was in attendance in Zurich this afternoon as the Three Lions were grouped with Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra ahead of next year's eagerly anticipated tournament. Set to officially begin work on January 1, Tuchel will hope to build momentum over the coming months with a squad of players being tipped for success in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
England boast an undefeated record against all four opponents and have been installed as the overwhelming favourites to top Group K. After scoring England's only goal in the side's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, Palmer has continued his extraordinary form at club level with Chelsea this term, racking up 11 goals and six assists in the Premier League. The 22-year-old is likely to be central to Tuchel's plans heading into the World Cup, with some fans and.
.. Tom Olver.
