COLE PALMER could be out of the World Cup picture — if England’s official 2026 calendar is anything to go by.
Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Eberechi Eze all feature… but Chelsea’s No 10 is surprisingly missing.
Morgan Rogers and Morgan Gibbs-White — his other Three Lions attacking rivals — also made the cut.
Even Jack Grealish appears in it, despite not being picked by manager Thomas Tuchel for his last squad.
A total of 29 players star in the Christmas stocking filler — on sale for £10.99.
Palmer, who featured in the 2025 edition, will aim to snap back into form today when he returns from injury.
Chelsea fan Rocky Burrows said: “Cole Palmer is my favourite player and should be one of the first picks in the England squad – and on the 2026 calendar. It’s a worrying sign. It seems a very odd decision to me.”
Alongside only playing 64 minutes under no-nonsense Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel, the midfielder has struggled with injuries this season.
Palmer has only played four matches for Chelsea this campaign, when his red-hot form had deserted him.
He is hoping to be selected as the Blues take on title favourites Arsenal in Sunday’s crunch Prem game.
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In the 2025 edition of the England calendar, the 23-year-old featured in the month of October.
He starred alongside Anthony Gordon – who also features in the 2026 version in the month of March, next to Gooner Declan Rice.
England are now set to play two friendly matches in March, with Palmer desperately hoping to force himself into the Three Lions’ squad.
Tuchel’s team has the potential of playing games in the USA, Canada and Mexico ahead of the summer tournament.
The England store website reads: “Celebrate the England National Team every day of the year with this 2026 Calendar.
“Featuring vibrant imagery and key dates, it’s the perfect way to keep track of important events while showing your support.”
Sources at the Football Association suggested to The Sun on Sunday that the calendar selection gives no indication of possible squad selection.
They also said that due to production deadlines, the inclusion of players in the calendar was largely based on those with the majority of appearances across the 2024/25 season.
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We told how Jude Bellingham was snubbed by his club Real Madrid after he didn’t appear on their 2026 calendar.
The La Liga side’s decision set tongues wagging about the Three Lions’ pin-up’s future.
The Sun approached the FA for comment.
