Cole Palmer Scores As England Beat Bosnia 3-0 In Euro Warm-Up

Cole Palmer bagged his first England goal as the Chelsea forward’s penalty inspired a 3-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Monday’s Euro 2024 warm-up.

Palmer marked his maiden start for the Three Lions with a clinical spot-kick in the second half at Newcastle’s St James’ Park.

In only his third England appearance, the 22-year-old maintained his brilliant Chelsea form to underline his case to make Gareth Southgate’s Euro squad.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was England’s other stand-out performer in their penultimate game before the Euros get underway in Germany.

The Liverpool star — again deployed in midfield rather than at right-back by Southgate — scored England’s second goal to cap a lively display.

Harry Kane, who came off the bench in the second half on his return to fitness, bagged the third goal in the final seconds to put a flattering gloss on an inconsistent display from understrength England.

After drawing with North Macedonia in their last Euro qualifier before losing to Brazil and drawing with Belgium in March friendlies, England’s first win in four games brought more questions than answers for Southgate.

Palmer, Alexander-Arnold and Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze bolstered their chances of winning a seat on the plane to Germany.

But Ollie Watkins, Conor Gallagher and Jarrod Bowen might rue missing their chance to impress.

Southgate must cut seven players from his provisional 33-man squad by Friday’s deadline, which comes as they play their last warm-up against Iceland at Wembley that evening.

After several painful near-misses at major tournaments during Southgate’s reign, England are one of the favourites to win the Euros as they look to get their hands on a major trophy for the first time since the 1966 World Cup.