Morgan Rogers has rubbished reports that Cole Palmer is eager to snub his country, instead claiming his Chelsea teammate is desperate to return to the fold.
Palmer off his list for this World Cup and he has also been at the centre of questions relating to his international willingness after a string of injuries.
The England boss has previously attacked the forward for failing to take his chance when opportunities arrived, but later stated that his latest omission was a matter of competition.
And Rogers was quick to deny any suggestions that Palmer was reluctant to play for his country.
“It’s a lie. He wants to be here,” Rogers said of the midfielder after the 2-1 win over Croatia on Thursday.
The midfielder said that Palmer had been out for a while due to injury and was still getting back to fitness, before adding that the Chelsea man wanted to take care of his body so that he had a long career.
“It’s not got anything to do with England or not wanting to play England. It’s just nonsense really,” said Rogers.
Palmer’s last appearance for England was in March, playing against Uruguay and Japan prior to the World Cup.
Tuchel has even spoken out recently to say the door is still open for the 23-year-old, who has been involved in six Premier League goals this season.
Rogers also singled out Palmer’s qualities and said he looked forward to seeing him back in the England ranks.
