‘He’s creative’ – Tuchel told player to build England squad around

Former England winger Chris Waddle has urged manager Thomas Tuchel to build his team around Chelsea’s Cole Palmer.

According to Waddle, it would be “daft” if Tuchel doesn’t make Palmer the focal point of his new-look England team, given the midfielder’s performances since leaving Manchester City.

Tuchel was appointed as Gareth Southgate’s full-time successor last October.

The German officially began his new role at the start of January.

“Cole Palmer always catches the eye,” the former Tottenham Hotspur star told Prime Casino.

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“He’s a great creative player. People forget the creative part of the game is the hardest part of football.

“I think Cole Palmer has been absolutely outstanding for Chelsea. He’s got so much ability, and he scores goals.

“I think if Thomas Tuchel doesn’t build a team around him — people can argue and say we’ve got Bellingham — but if you don’t build a team around Cole Palmer, that would be daft.

“I think he is the best way forward for us if we want to go out and try to win a tournament.”

‘He’s creative’ – Tuchel told player to build England squad around

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