Cole Palmer gives Chelsea and Xabi Alonso perfect reply after England heartache

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While he appears firmly fixed on the campaign ahead under Alonso, the player has acknowledged he could have added something to Tuchel's squad.Speaking to The Times, Palmer said: "Every player that plays football wants to be at the World Cup, but it's a decision that I cannot change and a hard one, for whatever reason. But I'm just trying to enjoy the summer off - the first summer I've ever had off.Content cannot be displayed without consent"Yeah, of course it's nice [fans suggesting Palmer should have been included], but I'm not there.

I know what I could have offered, you know - something different to what the manager has picked. But like I said before, I can't change the decision and I wish everyone all the best."Naturally.

Speaking to iD magazine, he said: "I'm not crying over a decision you can't change, and I hope the lads make it all the way."I'm going to relax this summer, rest for the first time in three or four years, before getting back to what I love. If I'm not doing anything, then I'll watch the matches."He has certainly kept himself occupied, launching 'COLE'D', a premium ice products range developed in collaboration with Gopuff.A recent Instagram carousel revealed snippets of his holiday downtime, his fresh business project, and a sleek grey Lamborghini.