Harry Kane was critical of the nine players who pulled out of England duty last week and Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has responded to his comments, with Cole Palmer among those who withdrew from the squ

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy and claimed he is better than both Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney.

Enzo Maresca played down suggestions that Wilfred Ndidi should have been sent off for a nasty-looking tackle on Cole Palmer during Chelsea's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Enzo Maresca and Chelsea have been informed of Henrique Hilario’s desire to quit the club to join Thomas Tuchel’s England set-up. Former Chelsea boss Tuchel was appointed England manager in October, succeeding Gareth Southgate in charge of the Three Lions.

Enzo Maresca praised Cole Palmer's professional attitude as the Chelsea boss discussed tweaks to his position after a fast start in the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea did not put pressure on Cole Palmer to pull out of England duty this month, despite the midfielder making an immediate return to action for his club. Palmer played the full 90 minutes during Saturday lunchtime’s 2-1 victory over Leicester at the King Power,

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea survived a late scare and an injury worry for Cole Palmer after a brutal tackle to record a 2-1 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium

Enzo Maresca could target playing Cole Palmer and Joao Felix together but has revealed a potential obstacle with the plan.