Palmer expresses pride at captaining Chelsea for first time
Cole Palmer has said it was a ‘proud moment’ after captaining Chelsea for the first time.Palmer was named as captain in the absence of Reece James and Enzo Fernandez for Chelsea’s 7-0 win over P...
Palmer expresses pride at captaining Chelsea for first time Cole Palmer has said it was a ‘proud moment’ after captaining Chelsea for the first time. Palmer was named as captain in the absence of Reece James and Enzo Fernandez for Chelsea’s 7-0 win over Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The 23-year-old expressed his delight at being captain for a ‘good afternoon’ for Chelsea.
Liam Rosenior’s side bounced back from four consecutive defeats with an emphatic win to book their place in the Wembley semi-finals. Palmer said he hopes Chelsea can use the win as momentum for the season’s run-in. “Long time coming,” Palmer joked when asked about wearing the armband.
“It was a proud moment being captain. I enjoyed it and it was a good afternoon. We needed to win.
It was a difficult four games [before the international break] but to get to a semi-final at Wembley was very important. “It’s nice to see everyone getting involved [with the goals] and laughing, joking and smiling after the game. “I think it will give everyone a lift.