Chelsea star Cole Palmer has withdrawn from international duty with the England national team, and will spend the remainder of the international break at the Cobham training facility.

England have announced that Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Ollie Watkins have returned to their respective clubs and will not feature in the side’s upcoming Nations League fixtures.

England will play Republic of Ireland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday before welcoming Finland to Wembley three days later.

Lee Carsley will start his reign as interim head coach following Gareth Southgate’s decision to step down in the wake of Euro 2024 earlier this summer.

England have confirmed that the trio of Cole Palmer, Phil Foden or Watkins have been dropped from the squad to face the Republic of Ireland and Finland due to fitness challenge and they won’t call up players to replace them.

“Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden will play no part in England’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures,” a statement read.

“The Three Lions squad reported to St George’s Park on Tuesday but, following assessment, both Palmer and Watkins returned to their clubs to continue rehabilitation for ongoing issues.

“Foden did not report through illness and is ruled out of the matches against Republic of Ireland and Finland.”