Palmer's England Commitment Questioned as West Ham Missed Penalty Chance

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has stated that Cole Palmer remains committed to playing for England, despite the attacker's recent withdrawal from the national squad due to an injury. Palmer, who is fit to play for Chelsea this weekend, had previously been unavailable for England's Nations League campaign, leading to public disappointment from manager Thomas Tuchel, who questioned Palmer's desire to represent his country.

Meanwhile, West Ham United's bid for top spot in the Championship was hampered by a dramatic late penalty miss. Jarrod Bowen saw his stoppage-time spot-kick saved by QPR goalkeeper Pierce Charles, who then remarkably denied Bowen on the rebound. This costly draw allowed other teams to potentially overtake West Ham, adding to the club's frustrations.