Cole Palmer has given Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate high marks following their devastating loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
The Chelsea forward, who scored an incredible 27 goals in all competitions the previous season, was forced to make substitutes during the tournament held in Germany, but he still contributed significantly when needed.
The 22-year-old did not disappoint in the final, scoring England’s equalizer off the bench to give Gareth Southgate’s team hope that their 58-year trophy drought would come to an end.But it was not to be, as they could not match the winning 90 minutes of Luis de la Fuente’s team.
After the match, a disappointed Palmer implored his teammates to look forward to the 2026 World Cup, keep their heads up, and consider the benefits of making back-to-back Euro finals. But it was not to be, as they could not match the winning 90 minutes of Luis de la Fuente’s team.
After the match, a disappointed Palmer implored his teammates to look forward to the 2026 World Cup, keep their heads up, and consider the benefits of making back-to-back Euro finals. Palmer’s post-match outlook, which focuses on the future and uses the loss as fuel to improve in England’s upcoming tournament, demonstrates the elite mindset that Gareth Southgate has ingrained in his players.
Palmer did concede, though, that Spain deserved to win that evening.
“It hurts… I’m gutted,” he remarked, before admitting, “Spain have been brilliant throughout the tournament; everyone has seen what they can do, so they’re a great team, congratulations to them.”
Palmer provided additional insights on his experience at Euro 2024 on his Instagram account.
uploading a number of photos from the competition with the message “Gutted.” followed with a lion and a white love heart emoji, “An honor to represent my country in a major tournament. Thank you to everyone for their support throughout the tournament.”Supporters’ opinions of the former Middlesborough and England youth coach are divided; some want to see him replaced, while others hope he stays on for a major tournament.
Palmer implied that he is on the side that wants Southgate to stay when he gave the 53-year-old nothing but love when he was asked about him.Supporters’ opinions of the former Middlesborough and England youth coach are divided; some want to see him replaced, while others hope he stays on for a major tournament.
Palmer implied that he is on the side that wants Southgate to stay when he gave the 53-year-old nothing but love when he was asked about him.