Euro 2024: Cole Palmer Sends Important Message to Gareth Southgate After Playing vs Slovenia

• Chelsea star, Cole Palmer, has largely been overlooked by Gareth Southgate at the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament
• The midfielder has only played 20 minutes of football in Germany, with Southgate preferring Bukayo Saka ahead of him
• Palmer impressed in his cameo against Slovenia on Tuesday but it remains to be seen if he will be started in the last 16

Chelsea superstar, Cole Palmer, has sent Gareth Southgate has an important message after getting his first minutes for England at Euro 2024.

The former Manchester City ace had been overlooked in two of England's opening group-stage games.

The move sparked anger and frustration among fans and pundits, with some questioning Southgate's decision to continue benching the midfielder.

However, the youngster was finally involved in the Three Lions' final Group C clash against Slovenia on Tuesday, June 25.

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According to Tribuna, Palmer was introduced in the 70th minute of the game, with the Chelsea star replacing Bukayo Saka.

Despite the tie ending in a barren draw, the youngster's display in the cameo earned him plaudits.

Palmer sends message to Southgate

The 22-year-old has now told Southgate he is ready to take his chance in the England starting XI.

"I’m full of belief. After the season I’ve had, I don’t see why I should be down. I’ll just try and take every chance and make an impact," Palmer said via Metro UK.

"It was exciting - I really enjoyed it. I just tried to play my game when I came on and I think I did that. I tried to create chances and be positive," he said of his cameo.

It now remains to be seen if Palmer will be involved in England's knockout round.

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Southgate's charges booked a place in the last 16 of the tournament after finishing top of their group.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, wanting Bukayo Saka to moved to a different position in the England team to accommodate Palmer.

The Three Lions manager has preferred Saka, Phil Foden, and Harry Kane as attackers for the European giants during Euro 2024, ahead of the young Chelsea ace.