Rogers Defends Cole Palmer's England Commitment

Morgan Rogers has publicly defended his Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer, strongly dismissing recent suggestions that the 24-year-old is not fully committed to playing for England. Speculation over Palmer's dedication to international football has mounted in recent weeks, but Rogers has firmly rejected the claims, calling them "nonsense" and "A lie".

Nations League Omission and Groin Injury

Palmer will not feature in this week's Nations League ties against Croatia and Spain after being left out of the England squad. The omission comes on the back of his withdrawal from last month's international camp, which was caused by a groin injury.

In the aftermath of that withdrawal, questions were raised over his genuine desire to play international football for England.

Teammate's Strong Defence

Rogers, who plays alongside Palmer at Chelsea, has moved to shut down the growing scrutiny. Addressing the situation, Rogers made it clear that Palmer remains dedicated to the national setup.

"He wanted to come and represent his country," Rogers stated.

He further emphasised his point regarding the ongoing speculation by declaring that "it’s a lie".

Thomas Tuchel's Past Frustrations

The current questions over Palmer's international commitment follow previous frustrations voiced by Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel previously expressed his irritation regarding Palmer's absences, noting that the Chelsea attacker "misses too many opportunities" to play for his country.

This frustration ultimately led to Tuchel's decision to leave the 24-year-old out of the squad for last summer's World Cup. England will now proceed with their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain without Palmer in the camp.