June 29th 2024.
Cole Palmer may not have had many opportunities to shine at the Euros, but he is not letting that dampen his spirits. In fact, the 22-year-old is confident that he is ready to start for England at Euro 2024 and is patiently waiting for his chance to prove himself.
Despite being named as an unused substitute in England's first two group games against Serbia and Denmark, Palmer was given the chance to play for the final 30 minutes in their goalless draw with Slovenia. While some may see this as a lack of faith from manager Gareth Southgate, Palmer understands the reasoning behind his limited minutes.
As England struggled in their group games, calls for Palmer to be given more playing time grew louder. Many pundits even believe that he should start in England's upcoming last-16 tie against Slovakia. And it's not hard to see why - Palmer was one of the standout players in the Premier League last season, scoring an impressive 22 goals and providing 11 assists for Chelsea.
Despite the attention and pressure surrounding his reduced role at the Euros, Palmer remains level-headed and focused. He acknowledges the noise and opinions on social media, but knows that ultimately, it is up to Southgate to make the decisions on the starting line-up.
"I personally feel ready to start, but it's not up to me," Palmer said. "I just have to wait for my time and when I do get on the field, I'll do my best to make an impact."
Palmer's patience and determination are admirable, especially considering the competition he faces in his position. With players like Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, and Jude Bellingham also vying for playing time, Palmer understands that he may have to wait for his chance.
"I wouldn't say I'm impatient because it's my first tournament and there are players like Saka, Foden, and Bellingham ahead of me," he said. "But of course, I want to get on the field and impress when I do."
Despite England's underwhelming start to the Euros, Southgate is reportedly only planning to make one change to his side for the upcoming match against Slovakia. As the Slovakian team struggles to contain England's talented players, Three Lions legend Alan Shearer predicts a convincing win for his country.
"I have no doubt that England will come out on top," Shearer said. "They have to step up their game now and I believe they will. This is where the tournament truly begins for them."
With this renewed energy and confidence, England is ready to make their mark on the tournament. And Palmer, along with his talented teammates, is eager to contribute to their success.
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