Roy Keane has downplayed the prospect of Cole Palmer bringing England to another level as he called out the player’s ‘bad habits’.The Manchester United legend was dismissive of the Chelsea talisman’s influence ahead of the Three Lions’ 3-2 defeat to Spain.Palmer’s England commitment has been called into questionGettyPalmer was recalled by Thomas Tuchel for his Nations League squad after missing out on the World Cup last summer.However, the 24-year-old withdrew from the fixtures alongside Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and Tino Livramento.Palmer’s absence drew the most headlines, having played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat at Brentford last week.It is the second occasion that the 14-cap international has been called up for England and pulled out since Tuchel took charge in 2025.Why is Palmer being criticised?Palmer, who has also missed three England camps entirely with injury, was described as managing his load with his latest withdrawal.He said during a Twitch live stream last week that ‘I had one leg for ten months’, but has featured in all seven of Chelsea’s competitive games this term, with six starts and five full 90 minute run-outs.In contrast, fellow withdrawers Mainoo and Rashford both earned the trust of Tuchel, having been part of his squad in the US.Livramento, who was forced to miss England’s World Cup campaign through injury, also sat out Newcastle’s win over Hull last weekend.And Rice, who played through the pain barrier at the tournament, underlined his international commitment by showing up at Wembley as a spectator to support the squad against Spain.Tuchel has had Palmer for just three England fixturesGettyCole Palmer England availability under TuchelMarch 2025: Palmer called up but then injured before campMay 2025: Palmer called up and played away to AndorraAugust 2025: Palmer not called up due to groin issueOctober 2025: Palmer not called up due to injuryNovember 2025: Palmer not called up amid continuing fitness issueMarch 2026: Palmer called up and played against both Uruguay and JapanMay 2026: Palmer left out of World Cup squadSeptember 2026: Palmer called up, withdrew due to injuryRoy Keane hits out at PalmerAsked about Palmer’s absence ahead of England’s defeat to Spain, Keane played down the influence that the Chelsea star would have.“Well, I think, whatever his injuries, and if he is injured… I watched his last game against Brentford and if you think he’s going to get England to another level and win trophies, forget about it,” Keane told ITV.“I like Palmer, he’s a talented boy, but he’s got far too many bad habits, for me.”Keane’s criticism comes just days after England head coach Tuchel warned Palmer that he misses ‘too many opportunities’.Tuchel said: “I can only judge him on what he [Palmer] is delivering for the national team, and he’s just missing too many opportunities.Palmer has six goal involvements in seven games for ChelseaGetty“If Declan [Rice] calls me, and he explains to me, and I see against Brighton straight away that something is off that confirmed that impression; every case is different.“I know from Marcus [Rashford] and Kobbie [Mainoo] that they play with discomfort for their clubs. I know it looks strange if Kobbie and Marcus finish a game at the weekend for their clubs and then suddenly are not here, but okay – first of all, in doubt, we trust the players.“I have no reason not to trust the players because they were with us in the US and they were fantastic. Tino Livramento also pulled out. This is normal.“I just refuse to put too much into it. I refuse to believe it.”