Cole Palmer will not be travelling with England’s U-21s after picking up an injury during their 9-1 win over Serbia last week.

The Chelsea star had hoped to help the Young Lions through both their games in this international window, but according to a recent update by The Sun’s Jordan Davies, he has been sent back to Chelsea to recover from the Thigh injury he suffered last Thursday.

Davies said in a post on ‘X’: “Lee Carsley reveals Cole Palmer will not travel with the #ENG U21s to Slovakia to face Ukraine tomorrow night.

“Has returned to Chelsea after picking up a dead leg in his right quad during the 9-1 victory over Serbia on Thursday. Decided not to risk him.”

Cole Palmer’s injury is not a serious one, as initial feared, and the attacking midfielder could be in line to feature against Arsenal on Saturday.