Sports News of Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Chelsea star Cole Palmer beats Bellingham, Saka to England Player of the Year award

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been voted England Player of the Year for 2023/2024.

The 22-year-old was announced as the winner of the prestigious award on Tuesday, October 8 by the English Football Association.

The former Manchester City man beat competition from the likes of Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, and Manchester City's Phil Foden.

Bellingham and Saka finished in second and third place, respectively.

Palmer has been phenomenal since joining the Blues from Manchester City last summer. He scored 22 Premier League goals in his debut season for the West London club.

Cole Palmer has picked up from where he left off last season, registering six goals and five assists in seven Premier League appearances in the current campaign.