England new-boy Cole Palmer: My decision to go to Chelsea is paying off

The forward joined Chelsea in a deal worth up to £42.5million, signing a seven-year deal.

Cole Palmer feels justified in his decision to leave Manchester City for Chelsea (Simon Marper/PA)

Cole Palmer believes his impatience is paying off having flourished for Chelsea and earned a first England call-up since leaving all-conquering Manchester City in search of regular football.

Part of Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning squad before helping his country win the Under-21 European Championship, a more prominent role at club level looked on the cards this term.