Palmer was named in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, but the Three Lions confirmed that Palmer did not arrive with the rest of the squad or train on Tuesday.

Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke Set for ReturnThe international break could not have come at a better time for Chelsea, with key attacking players edging closer

Enzo Maresca expects Cole Palmer to miss England's World Cup qualifiers after suffering a "muscular injury" which will require a scan on Monday.