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Palmer was an unused substitute as Southgate's side produced a disappointing display. 22-year-old Palmer was one of the standout performers in the Premier League last season
  • Fans spotted an awkward moment between Cole Palmer and Gareth Southgate 
  • Palmer was an unused substitute during England's draw with Denmark 
  • LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Why are England already being briefed on ignoring the noise from outside the camp? 

By Jeorge Bird

Published: 22:14 BST, 20 June 2024 | Updated: 08:28 BST, 21 June 2024

Fans spotted an awkward moment between Cole Palmer and manager Gareth Southgate following England's 1-1 draw with Denmark.

Palmer was an unused substitute as Southgate's side produced a disappointing display.

22-year-old Palmer was one of the standout performers in the Premier League last season as he scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists in 33 games in his first campaign at Chelsea.

England lacked dynamism and were certainly in need of a different option in attack.

To the surprise of many, Southgate didn't elect to turn to Palmer. 

Fans spotted an awkward moment between Cole Palmer and manager Gareth Southgate
Fans spotted an awkward moment between Cole Palmer and manager Gareth Southgate

Fans spotted an awkward moment between Cole Palmer and manager Gareth Southgate

After the game television cameras caught the moment that Southgate attempted to shake hands with Palmer, who barely look the manager in the eye.

Many fans felt that Palmer was right to be frustrated with Southgate.

One wrote: 'I'd be p****d too'.

Another stated: 'Cold. Southgate didnt match the aura.'

One fan said that they understood Palmer's response. They wrote: 'Well I don't blame him.'

Fans claimed that Palmer was right to barely acknowledge England manager Southgate
Fans claimed that Palmer was right to barely acknowledge England manager Southgate

Fans claimed that Palmer was right to barely acknowledge England manager Southgate

Despite enjoying an excellent season with Chelsea, Palmer has yet to feature at Euro 2024
Despite enjoying an excellent season with Chelsea, Palmer has yet to feature at Euro 2024

Despite enjoying an excellent season with Chelsea, Palmer has yet to feature at Euro 2024

In addition, another fan said that Palmer didn't look at Southgate at all. They wrote: 'Barely? He wasn't even looking at all my boy is pissed.'

Another fan wrote that the incident: 'Doesn't look great...'

Furthermore, one fan accused Southgate of showing 'a lack of respect' for Palmer.

They wrote: 'The right reaction… let him know dead on he lack respect for his game.'

One fan wrote: 'I don't blame him', with another saying: 'Who wouldn't be pissed?'

Palmer is still awaiting his tournament debut after he was also an unused substitute as England beat Serbia 1-0 in their opening group game.

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