Rogers offers backing as Palmer misses another England call-up

Chelsea and England midfielder Morgan Rogers has spoken in support of team-mate Cole Palmer after the 24-year-old was again left out of the national squad.

Palmer was not selected by Thomas Tuchel because of ongoing fitness problems. However, reports suggested the Chelsea player was not particularly keen to represent the Three Lions and would rather use the time to recover fully.

Those claims have been described as untrue by Rogers, who has defended his club-mate.

England beat Croatia 2-1 at home in the Nations League on Thursday, with Rogers putting the hosts ahead in the 24th minute.