Cole Palmer explained it had been a "long time coming" after he was handed the Chelsea captaincy for the first time in Saturday's FA Cup mauling of Port Vale. ESPN has the full report.
The story
The story has generated significant attention across the Premier League, with Chelsea and Palmer at the centre of the conversation.
Key figures mentioned
- Chelsea (team)
- Palmer (player)
Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at ESPN. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about the Premier League.
Official sources: Premier League • FIFA • UEFA
