England’s Underwhelming Performance Against Slovenia Hides a Shining Light

England’s goalless draw against Slovenia on Tuesday evening was a largely uninspiring performance, but one player’s attacking intent caught the eye - Cole Palmer. The 22-year-old forward was finally given his chance to shine when he replaced Bukayo Saka with twenty minutes remaining, and he made the most of it.

Palmer’s impact off the bench

Palmer’s versatility and eagerness to get on the ball injected much-needed urgency into England’s lacklustre display. He looked a real threat, and could have won it late on with a chance that you would have expected him to put away.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, who was covering the game for British television, was impressed with Palmer’s impact and the attacking intent he showed. “Every time he’s got the ball, he’s looking to eliminate opposition, whether that’s individual players or lines of the opposition,” he said. “Every one of his incursions takes somebody out of the game.”

Postecoglou praises Palmer’s attacking intent

As a fan, it’s frustrating to see England’s talented players not given the opportunity to make an impact. Palmer’s performance off the bench was a stark reminder of what could have been if he was given more game time.

England fans will be hoping to see more of Palmer in the Euros

Palmer’s first thought is always how he can eliminate one of the opposition or find those spaces. Those kind of players are rare, and England should be making the most of his talent.

Palmer’s attacking intent is a rare quality

As the Euros progress, England fans will be hoping to see more of Palmer’s attacking intent on the pitch. With his versatility and eagerness to make an impact, he could be the key to unlocking England’s potential.

England’s potential is yet to be unlocked