England manager Thomas Tuchel said that Cole Palmer "misses too many opportunities" to play for the national team after the Chelsea forward withdrew from the latest squad. Palmer had started all five of Chelsea's Premier League matches this season but reportedly played with "discomfort and pain," leading to his withdrawal. Palmer was left out of the World Cup squad by Tuchel and has featured only three times since the German took charge of England in January 2025. Tuchel said Palmer had informed the team of his withdrawal, adding that it was a missed opportunity because players must be present in camp to be considered. He emphasized that players not in camp cannot achieve the next level of performance required. It is understood that Palmer is abroad completing an injury-specific training plan, accompanied by a Chelsea rehabilitation coach. Other players who pulled out due to injury include Declan Rice, Tino Livramento, Marcus Rashford, and Kobbie Mainoo. Tuchel stated he was not concerned that players might prioritize their clubs over the national team, explaining that international breaks are viewed differently by clubs and national teams. He emphasized the competitive environment and the togetherness among players since last September. England's next match is against world champions Spain at Wembley, their first game since the World Cup. England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-final despite leading 1-0 in the final 15 minutes. Tuchel does not expect fans to hold the team's semi-final loss against them, noting the excitement around the match and the challenge posed by Spain's playing style.