Cole Palmer is set to start Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth this weekend after missing the international break with England. Palmer was initially called up by Lee Carsley for England’s Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. However, the 22-year-old quickly withdrew from the squad with the Football Association confirming that the midfielder and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins had returned to their clubs ‘to continue their rehabilitation from ongoing issues’. But Palmer appears to have overcome his injury concerns during the international break with Chelsea confirming that he has taken part in full training this week. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #colepalmer #astonvilla #football #transferwindow

In a tense Aston Villa vs. Arsenal clash, William Saliba and John McGinn ignited chaos with a heated brawl just before halftime. Saliba, furious after a collision with Ollie Watkins and McGinn kicking the ball at him, charged at the Scot, sending him crashing to the ground. The situation escalated rapidly, forcing the referee to intervene and prevent an all-out melee before Arsenal sealed a 2-0 victory. #football #fifa #cristianoronaldo #arsenal #saliba #johnmcginn #cr7 #trend #footballfanarena #footballfansarena2024 #ffa

The 2023/24 PFA Player of the Year shortlist is unveiled with monumental names: Ødegaard, Haaland, Foden, Rodri, Watkins, and Palmer. Chosen by PFA members, this elite roster showcases a season of extraordinary talent and unyielding dedication. With the winner set to be announced on August 20th at the Manchester Opera House, the stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to an unforgettable campaign. Who takes home the cover prize? #football #fifa #odegaard #foden #haaland #watkins #palmer #rodri #arsenal #mancity #chelsea #trend #footballfanarena #footballfansarena2024 #ffa

Harry Kane has no intention of retiring from international football despite enduring another final defeat with England and largely struggling at Euro 2024. Kane finished the tournament as joint-top goalscorer with three goals but was subbed off in five of England’s seven games, including the final against Spain. Gareth Southgate admitted after the 2-1 defeat in Berlin that his captain and the country’s record goalscorer ‘didn’t quite get up to the level we had all hoped’ after picking up an injury towards the end of last season. Kane’s passive performances – combined with the emergence of Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney, who played small but crucial roles in the knockout stages – has led to scrutiny over the Bayern Munich striker’s place in the team going forward. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #England #garethsouthgate #harrykane

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has backed the Three Lions to end 58 years of hurt by beating Spain in Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Euro 2024 final. England started the tournament slowly and came in for heavy criticism after a string of sluggish performances, but Ollie Watkins’ stunning last-gasp winner against the Netherlands on Wednesday night set the stage for a mouth-watering clash with Spain. The Berlin spectacle will be England’s first ever major final on foreign soil, three years on from the side’s painful penalty-shootout loss at the hands of Italy at Wembley. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #England #garethsouthgate #waynerooney

Dutch legend Pierre van Hooijdonk has called for referee Felix Zwayer to be ‘blacklisted’ following England’s Euro 2024 win over Netherlands with Rafael van der Vaart launching an extraordinary attack on the Three Lions. England will meet Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin after Ollie Watkins’ 90th minute winner sealed a 2-1 win in the most dramatic of circumstances on Wednesday night. Gareth Southgate’s side fought back having fallen behind after seven minutes thanks to a stunning effort from Xavi Simons. England were gifted a penalty 10 minutes later when Denzel Dumfries attempted to block Harry Kane’s shot, judged to have clipped the England captain in the process. A VAR review resulted in referee Zwayer overturning his original decision and awarding the spot kick, which Kane coolly converted. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #garethsouthgate #England

Dutch fury erupted as a crucial corner was denied before England's last-gasp winner in the Euro 2024 semi-final. Virgil van Dijk unleashed a scathing rebuke against referee Felix Zwayer. England's Ollie Watkins netted a dramatic final-minute goal, sparking Dutch outrage over a contentious goal kick call that sealed their fate. Social media buzzed with Dutch indignation over the perceived injustice. #footballfansarena2024 #footballfanarena #ffa

England’s Euro 2024 hero Ollie Watkins was playing non-league football less than 10 years ago, with his former side Weston-super-Mare paying tribute to their former player following his stunning winner against Netherlands. The Aston Villa star came off the bench to score in the 90th minute of Wednesday’s semi-final, sending the Three Lions into the European Championship final where they will meet Spain on Sunday evening. Watkins, who scored 27 goals in all competitions for his club last season, had been limited to just 20 minutes of game time in Germany before last night, coming off the bench in the group stage match against Denmark. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #ffa #england