{
  "id": 19772137,
  "title": "Palmer desperate to play for England – Rogers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/palmer-desperate-to-play-for-england-rogers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T07:26:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/palmer-desperate-to-play-for-england-rogers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England midfielder Morgan Rogers has firmly rejected claims that Cole Palmer lacks commitment to representing his country, labeling them as \"lies\" and \"nonsense.\" Rogers spoke after England's 2-1 UEFA Nations League win over Croatia, where Palmer was absent due to missing out on the previous camp. The 24-year-old, who has scored 14 caps for England since his debut, is eager to play for his nation, according to Rogers. Palmer's absence from recent England squads has raised questions about his commitment, but Rogers insists the forward is eager to represent his country and has been managing his fitness properly to ensure a long career. Roger's assessment comes as England prepares for potential Euro 2024 final participation, with Palmer having recorded impressive club form, including 50 Premier League goals and 24 assists.",
  "summary": "Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers has dismissed claims that Cole Palmer is not committed to playing for England, insisting his teammate is desperate to represent his Read More: https://punchng.com/palmer-desperate-to-play-for-england-rogers/",
  "key_points": [
    "Rogers denies Palmer lacks commitment to England.",
    "Palmer absent from recent squads, raising questions.",
    "Rogers says Palmer eager to represent England."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Rogers' defense of Palmer refutes growing skepticism regarding the forward's international commitment and clarifies that his recent absences are matters of fitness rather than a lack of national loyalty.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Rogers says 'it's a lie' that Palmer does not want to play for England",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/rogers-says-its-a-lie-that-palmer-does-not-want-to-play-for-england",
        "published": "2026-11-13T04:40:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Rogers says 'it's a lie' that Palmer does not want to play for England",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/rogers-says-its-a-lie-that-palmer-does-not-want-to-play-for-england-19768523",
        "published": "2026-11-13T05:59:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}