How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, once seen as the future of England football, have been omitted from the World Cup squad. Their exclusion highlights the fierce competition for the number 10 role under coach Thomas Tuchel. Both players have seen their careers take unexpected turns, with Palmer moving to Chelsea and Foden struggling for game time.
- ▪Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were expected to be key players for England but are now left out of the World Cup squad.
- ▪Palmer has scored 10 goals for Chelsea this season, while Foden has made only six appearances under Tuchel.
- ▪Both players were once celebrated as the future of the England team after their performances in Euro 2024.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/palmer-foden-lost-ruthless-tuchels-224820641.html |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 22:48:20 +0000 |
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