Cole Palmer draws praise from 'brother' Noni Madueke after landing England gong

Noni Madueke believes the "sky's the limit" for talented Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer after the in-form star was named England’s men’s player of the year.

The 22-year-old has surpassed all expectations since taking the bold decision to leave treble winners Manchester City for west London last summer.

Palmer scored 22 Premier League goals and provided 11 more in a blistering first campaign with Chelsea and has hit the ground running again this season after signing a new deal until 2033.

The forward has this term scored six goals and assisted five in seven top-flight appearances – including four first-half goals in last month’s 4-2 win against Brighton – and is looking to continue that form in England’s Nations League double-header.

"Cole Palmer’s a very unique player," Madueke said of his Chelsea team-mate, who had to withdraw from September’s squad.

"A type of player that doesn’t feel pressure in the most pressurised situations. I admire that about him.

"He’s a great footballer and I’m sure he’s going to produce for England just as he does for Chelsea."

Palmer has previously called Madueke his "brother", with the pair close ever since playing together for England Under-15s.

"Listen, Cole is a phenomenal player," Madueke said. "In terms of the best player in the world, I don’t know if I should be the one to decide that!

"I think the sky’s the limit for him. I don’t know if he has a ceiling. I feel like the form that he’s showing now is incredible and I just hope he can continue that."

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