FANS believed they spotted an awkward moment between Cole Palmer and Gareth Southgate after England’s bore draw.
The Chelsea star scored 22 goals and grabbed 11 assists in 33 matches for the Blues last term.
But he still has not had a kick for England, despite the Three Lions being held to a 1-1 draw by Denmark on Thursday.
England looked like they needed something else up top but Southgate did not turn to the 22-year-old hotshot.
Following the full time whistle, the TV cameras followed boss Southgate as he made his way around the pitch to shake hands with both his players and the Danes.
However, it seemed that Palmer could barely even look his manager in the eye when he attempted to shake his.
And it did not take long for fans to comment on the awkward scenes on social media.
One fan said: “Doesn't look great…”
Another said: “He wasn't even looking at all my boy is p****d.”
A fellow fan said: “Cold. Southgate didn’t match the aura.”
A fourth said: “'Well I don't blame him.”
While a fifth added: “I'd be p****d too.”
Meanwhile, more fans accused Southgate of "lacking respect" for the ex-Man City attacker.
Another post read: “The right reaction… let him know dead on he lack respect for his game.”
While another commented: “I don't blame him. Who wouldn't be p****d?”
Palmer is yet to make an appearance at Euro 2022 after he was also an unused sub in the 1-0 win over Serbia.
England now need at least a point from Tuesday’s clash with Slovenia to ensure their passage to the knockout stage.
And Southgate is hoping that his side can produce a performance that he knows they are capable of in four days time.
He said: “We understand people will be disappointed with the performances and rightly so - we have to make them a lot better.
“At the moment we're not using the ball well enough and have to accept if you do that you will suffer at times, as we have.
“We know there's another level we have to find.
“There’s a huge amount of work to do, that's evident from the two performances we have given - clearly it was not what we would’ve hoped for.
“We've played teams that are quite fluid in a back three and it's not easy to get pressure on them but we definitely have to do better than we have done in these two matches, that has been part of the problem - but also not keeping the ball well enough.”
yizabdeor
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I think the team needed Grealish.. He holds onto the ball, takes on people and could be good for England in keeping possession.. They are struggling to impact games coz they can't really hold onto the ball..
Ciuacmpsuz
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some people will just come out to say what dey want without having knowledge of how Football is been played.
wow looks like you know too much
Zamolinbo
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Palmer wont play any match he will keep resting on bench England needed a player like Rashford or Sterling no matter how bad their form is at club level they've always being good while playing for their nation
Bouaeiosuy
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he's being factual you can't leave out Sterling, Rashford,Grealish and even Madison and bring on the kids you wouldn't trust to sub in when chips are down in a tournament like this.
sure
msiwela07
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Southgate f*** it up when he come with an idea of playing TAA in midfield & leaving his experience attackers at home, now he don't have a threatening subs to turn on, just a pre-primary kids
he's being factual you can't leave out Sterling, Rashford,Grealish and even Madison and bring on the kids you wouldn't trust to sub in when chips are down in a tournament like this.
Jshakur
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Southgate f*** it up when he come with an idea of playing TAA in midfield & leaving his experience attackers at home, now he don't have a threatening subs to turn on, just a pre-primary kids
You're saying so because you wanted your drunk man to be included 🚮
Bouaeiosuy
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Southgate f*** it up when he come with an idea of playing TAA in midfield & leaving his experience attackers at home, now he don't have a threatening subs to turn on, just a pre-primary kids
luydknorsy
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The coach decision is the final ,so if he likes he should play him ,but if he don't he should leave him out is only his job that will be at risk but I will advise him to try this boy please drop Trent from that midfield and use jude and rice ,Palmer and foden saka and kane up front 🙏🤝💙
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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Southgate is not a good coach
prasann
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Another 20 year extension for southget
tuwacdelpt
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Whatever
Libabklrz
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That's the Honest Truth, Southgate tactics are Poor
Libabklrz
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Southgate should be Sack as England Coach,he Can never win a trophy for them
Maaaeknsu
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some people will just come out to say what dey want without having knowledge of how Football is been played.
bamadiloty
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Give this boy a chance, he is better than what we are seeing now in your line up
joaadkmnot
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I salute Ben White decision now he is enjoying himself
Bright-16
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You have the quality of Palmer and yet you don't bring him off the bench. You instead play Bowen ahead of him 🤧🤧. Just pathetic