June 3rd 2024.
In a thrilling match, England's star striker Harry Kane led his team to victory in their warm-up game for Euro 2024. The captain himself put in a stellar performance and used the opportunity to advocate for the inclusion of young talent Cole Palmer in the final squad for the upcoming tournament.
Palmer, who has been on a meteoric rise, proved his worth by scoring his first international goal in the 3-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The opposing team put up a tough fight, but it was Palmer's penalty that finally broke the deadlock after an hour of frustration.
Kane and Trent Alexander-Arnold also contributed to the win with late goals, securing England's position as a top contender for the Euro 2024 title. Palmer's remarkable form at Chelsea, where he scored 24 goals and assisted in 13 more, earned him a spot in the provisional squad of 33 players. At just 22 years old, Palmer has already been named the Premier League's young player of the season and Kane couldn't be happier to have him on the team.
The final squad of 26 players will be announced on Saturday, shortly after England's last warm-up game against Iceland at Wembley. The two teams will face off in what is sure to be an exciting match, as both sides fine-tune their strategies before the Euros kick off on June 14.
In an interview after the game, Kane praised Palmer's performance, saying, "He's had an unbelievable season. It's never easy to move clubs, but he's proven himself in his first season at Chelsea. We're thrilled to have him on the team and I'm delighted he got his goal tonight. We'll need all our players to contribute goals during the tournament, so the more players in top form, the better."
Meanwhile, pundits Joe Cole and Gareth Southgate also had high praise for Palmer and Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze, who was described as the team's "bright spark". Southgate commended both players for their freedom and creativity on the field, with Eze's explosive movements and Palmer's skillful linking play.
Looking at the team's overall performance, Southgate was pleased with the result, saying, "It was a tough match against a determined opponent, but we were able to put in a good performance and the scoreline reflected that. It was a great workout for us physically and we're ready to take on the challenge of Euro 2024."
After their final warm-up game against Iceland, England will travel to Germany for the Euros, where they will face Serbia in their first match on June 16. Fans and experts alike are confident in England's chances, with many predicting that the inclusion of young talent like Palmer will give them an edge in the highly competitive tournament.
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