Cole Palmer: England Men's Player of the Year

Cole Palmer, 22-year-old Chelsea midfielder, has been named the 2023-24 England men's Player of the Year. Voted by fans over Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka, Palmer debuted for England during a home win against Malta. He has scored six goals in seven Premier League matches this season.

Cole Palmer has made history as the England men's Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season, as announced by the Football Association. The 22-year-old Chelsea midfielder was chosen by fans, surpassing Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, the latter of whom had claimed the title for two consecutive years.

Palmer marked his England debut with a decisive 2-0 victory over Malta in November 2023, subsequently earning nine senior caps. His performances included five outings at Euro 2024 and two goals, one being in the final against Spain, and a vital assist in the semi-final versus the Netherlands.

With an impressive tally of six goals in seven Premier League games this season, Palmer is the first Chelsea player to receive this accolade since Ashley Cole in 2010, exemplifying his rising prominence in English football.

(With inputs from agencies.)