Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer sets the record straight on his reputation - 'I don't know why everyone says that

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Chelsea star Cole Palmer rebuffed claims he is "nonchalant", as he was drawn on his persona on and off the field, which has drawn worldwide fame. The England international also told TNT Sports, in an interview led by DJ and radio presenter Kenny Allstar, about the surreal moment he took to the field for his national team in the Three Lions' run to the Euro 2024 final last summer.

Palmer on his musical roots, most special moment of career and dealing with fame

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Cole Palmer admits he has no idea why people describe him as "nonchalant".

The Chelsea star has reached levels of fame not just for his footballing skills, but also for his understated celebrations and interviews.

Given his achievements on the field, scoring 36 goals in just 59 league appearances for The Blues, he has had plenty of opportunities to perfect how he revels in the glory of hitting the back of the net.

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And his shivering celebration, clasping his shoulders with his arms, earned him the nickname 'Cold' Palmer - befitting of his ability to seemingly shake off any kind of pressure on the pitch.

The forward's laid-back approach has attracted widespread attention, but in an interview with Kenny Allstar for TNT Sports feature In My Blood, Palmer insisted he is not sure where his reputation has come from.

"I don't know why everyone says that," he responded. "I'm not that bad!

Palmer's rise to stardom has also been helped by his achievements on the field.

Watch Palmer's feint for goal against Bournemouth in slow mo

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Alongside his goalscoring exploits for Chelsea, the former Manchester City youngster has risen through the international ranks.

He has now won 11 caps for England, scoring two goals in the process, one of which was in the Euro 2024 final against Spain.

And the forward admits playing in that tournament was when he realised his career had reached new heights.

"The first time I had that feeling was when I was going to the Euros," he continued. "When I was on the way there, I was thinking 'I'm actually going to the Euros."

"The first game came, and everyone started to sing the national anthem. It felt real."

That has not stopped Palmer from continuing to live a normal life though.

Indeed, he confesses he often underestimates how people will react when he is spotted out in public, because he has not adjusted what he does away from football.

"I still don't feel like that, but then when I get to the place, I realise I can't do it," he said.

"If I say to my mates 'let's go here', they'll say 'you can't go there'. I just say 'it's fine' and then when I get there, I get mobbed."

While the Chelsea star is a hugely talented footballer, there is also great musical heritage in his family.

His great uncle, St. Clair Palmer, was in the band Sweet Sensation, an eight-piece soul group from the 1970s.

They even registered a No. 1 in 1974 with their hit 'Sad Sweet Dreamer'.

"I didn't even know that," the 22-year-old responded, before being shown a vinyl edition of the chart-topping hit and a photo of the group.

"I can't recognise him. I don't know which one it is! Obviously people in my family have spoken about it, but I've never listened to it or researched it."

While Sweet Sensation might not be part of Palmer's everyday life, video games are.

But do not bother him if you are rubbish at FIFA.

"I know [Diogo] Jota's good," he said. "I see him on the leaderboard. If I know you, I'll play you. If you're dead, don't waste my time."

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