Fresh from lifting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy with Chelsea, England international Cole Palmer has taken a break from football to make an emotional first visit to St Kitts, the island where his grandfather,

The midfielder said landing in the country his grandfather was born, off the back of winning the Club World Cup, "felt really special." | ITV News Granada

The Chelsea player was born in Manchester but his father hails from the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Despite Cole Palmer 's stellar performances for Chelsea last season, the two Confederations Cups, his direct contribution to the FIFA Club World Cup win over Paris Saint-Germain, and his direct nomination for the Ballon d'Or, the Englishman has failed to convince everyone of what he has to offer.

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Cole Palmer scored his first England goal vs Bosnia (Image: Richard Sellers/Getty Images) A first start came in England’s 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia ahead of Euro 2024.

No matter the set-up or opposition, Palmer should have a starting spot in this England side, especially at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He links the midfield to attack seamlessly, and his defensive work is underrated. The 2023/24 England Men’s Player of the Year must play a central role if the Three Lions are to contend in 2026.