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Is Gibbs-White set for starring England role?
TL;DR
Morgan Gibbs-White is vying for a key role in the England squad, particularly in the number 10 position, after impressing with an assist in Nottingham Forest's win over Chelsea. Cole Palmer also seeks a spot but had a challenging match.
Key points
- Morgan Gibbs-White provided an assist in the Chelsea match
- Cole Palmer had a difficult game, missing a penalty
- Both players aim to secure a spot in the England squad
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For 20 minutes during Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win at Chelsea on Monday, Cole Palmer and Morgan Gibbs-White were on the pitch together.
Both players are aiming to convince Thomas Tuchel that they deserve their place in the England squad and, in particular, as the first choice in the number 10 role.
Palmer started the match for the Blues, while Gibbs-White came on for the second half. Within six minutes the latter had provided an assist, while Palmer had a match to forget across his 90 minutes on the pitch, seeing a penalty saved and struggling to create opportunities.
Palmer has been hampered by injuries this season and that will no doubt have impacted his campaign, during which he has managed just five goal contributions.
Gibbs-White is in much better form than Palmer, but his problem remains that the number 10 is a crowded position.
Also vying for that role is Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, Arsenal's Eberechi Eze, 's and 's .
Q&A
What did Morgan Gibbs-White do during the match against Chelsea?
Morgan Gibbs-White provided an assist shortly after coming on in the second half of Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win against Chelsea.
How did Cole Palmer perform in the match against Nottingham Forest?
Cole Palmer struggled during the match, missing a penalty and failing to create significant opportunities.
Who is competing for the number 10 role in the England squad?
Morgan Gibbs-White and Cole Palmer are both competing for the number 10 role in the England squad under coach Thomas Tuchel.
