Ian Wright has given a suggestion for how England can get Cole Palmer in their side at Euro 2024.
The Three Lions were poor in attack once again on Tuesday night, managing just four shots on target as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia in their final group game of Euro 2024 in Germany.
Their best chance of the game fell to Palmer, who was afforded his first minutes of the tournament as a second half substitute for Bukayo Saka on the right of attack.
The Chelsea man's impressive cameo has led to calls for him to be included from the start of games, but a solution for how that could happen remains unclear.
Wright, speaking on ITV Sport as a pundit for the game, gave his view on how it could be done, which involves Saka being moved around the pitch and out of his favoured right wing spot.
'He's looking to get it into you, any time he gets on the ball,' he said of Palmer. 'He's looking to progress it, play it forward, play one twos, he's a progressive player.
'I saw a stat about Kieran Trippier being our second most productive player, touches and passes. I'm thinking, how are we going to get Palmer into the team if that's the case?
'With how naturally left-sided Saka is, could you maybe put Saka at left back, put Palmer on the right? Simply because we need to get some balance and fluidity in the game.'
Palmer was one of a number of second half changes by Southgate, which also included Kobbie Mainoo, who was introduced at half time, and Anthony Gordon.
Southgate has looked to utilise his attacking options in the games so far in a bid to find a solution to his side's forward struggles, with all attackers but Ivan Toney now getting on the field.
One player stands out, however, according to Roy Keane, who, also speaking on ITV, revealed his admiration for Palmer, who has gone into the tournament on the back of an impressive season with Chelsea.
'Mainoo obvviously looked very comfortable out there, but the one I'm always excited to watch, I think Palmer obviously has that X factor,' he said. 'We were saying why didn't he come on in the first or second game.
'When he came on, every time he gets the ball you think something is going to happen.
'There was certainly more flow to their game in the last 15 or 20 minutes but still no end product, thye didn't really test the goalkeeper, but I do love Palmer, I think he's an amazing player.'
nezaclmty
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cotbinopsy
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who is plamer
Niwadeikou
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Southgate wouldn't see this now.
I bet bro he need to allow foden to play free role it’s then you can see the best of him. Jude is nowhere near him in number 10role
Pakacimru
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This is the only way England could find there scoring form.. let kane cole and phil rotate there position upfront.. then see how good they’re
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Southgate wouldn't see this now.
Niwadeikou
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This is the only way England could find there scoring form.. let kane cole and phil rotate there position upfront.. then see how good they’re
1893askena
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the guy shouldn't be fixed in the team. they must know he is a good player and has to start every game
Zecbdilsuy
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You don't know football player
Zecbdilsuy
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let some of the Underrated players a little bit and leave the Hype ones on the bench, The Opponents wouldn't know what the Underrated can bring to the play field!
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Good one
Yiwcnsty
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Jude FIFA's best player candidate, leaving him behind is unthinkable
ArsenalforeverRed
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How can u play Ollie 7 and play Eze 11 play plamer center mid and Rice Dm
Wunabcnpru
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U got stones who can help rice just play rice 6 alone not with maniooo not with Trent him alone and for attacking formation
cisailnory
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Roy you don't need to think, it's universally known, Cold Palmer is an amazing talent...
laacdiksz
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The best England XL
debbkrsyz
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let some of the Underrated players a little bit and leave the Hype ones on the bench, The Opponents wouldn't know what the Underrated can bring to the play field!
caaaclouyz
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THEINDOMITABLE
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Sos_Peshal
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you have zero knowledge of football
Kokdikmprs
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Lenceiopu
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Everyone is thinking of solutions to England's struggles except Southgate is sleeping
dkn7
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Everyone has suggestions about England
Wedabeiotu
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don't worry my br . there is some coach's that don't want to see you succeeding .. trying to take your career back while you deserve to shining
luydknorsy
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perfect lineup for England 🙏💙🤝
cheriivicky
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what
Ridoh
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Let's start with this.
moshowaye
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Next game C Palmer should start on the left Foden 10, Saka on right and Rice Bellingham together this is best in opinion 🤷♂️😊
darrenham
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Like i said Kane is slowing the team down... He a not a striker he is a forward... Players played to suit him that why the flow of play is not smooth... but watkin is much a complete striker than Kane
wuscmnruy
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England pundit should stop talking if you have suggestions then why don't you coach England instead of giving suggestions and Southgate should be sacked immediately with such overrated best player he can't win a fucking game
simzer17
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The problem is southgate he just want to use Jude on the number 10 position which is affecting the role of foden why can’t he use Jude in his natural position which is in the midfield and play foden in 10 then being in Gordon in 11 then play saka it’s simple then use Alexander in his left back so he can bring in his dangerous crosses and then bring in Palmer in the second half or mainoo it’s simple
I think I agree with u, he's used Gallagher in a position that'd suit Bellingham and Bellingham in a position suited for foden and everything foden touches the ball he's not taking any defender on, instead, he goes into the middle of the pitch
hunted
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Yeah yes
DamilolaSamuel
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The problem is southgate he just want to use Jude on the number 10 position which is affecting the role of foden why can’t he use Jude in his natural position which is in the midfield and play foden in 10 then being in Gordon in 11 then play saka it’s simple then use Alexander in his left back so he can bring in his dangerous crosses and then bring in Palmer in the second half or mainoo it’s simple
Ybohlim
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Sub in whenever there's penalty 🤣🤣