Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has withdrawn from the England squad after suffering a muscle injury.

Palmer was recalled to Thomas Tuchel’s squad for England’s upcoming fixtures, a decision that had been welcomed by fans eager to see the Chelsea star return to international action.

However, the 24-year-old will now miss the games after picking up the injury while featuring for Chelsea.

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Palmer has played a key role for Chelsea this season and has featured in nearly every Premier League match, prompting the club to carefully manage his workload.

His withdrawal comes as a setback for Tuchel, who had included Palmer in his plans for the upcoming international fixtures.

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