Withdraws from England team Palmer has been withdrawn from the English national team due to "ongoing issues," according to his team. Impact Palmer will not be competing with England over the September break, as he has been sent home to work on a recovery program. However, it doesn't appear to be due to injury but instead due to fitness levels, with the attacker still needing some time to reach optimal levels. This shouldn't be too much of a concern for Chelsea, as he will likely return in their next match, with this move showing he has his focus on the Premier League season more than anything.
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