Thomas Tuchel's tactical vision: The England head coach prioritised current performance and specific team balance over a player's general reputation.
He made it clear that star status alone would not guarantee a ticket to the tournament if it did not match tactical needs.
Declining club form: After a spectacular initial period at Chelsea, Palmer's attacking dominance dropped significantly during the recent domestic campaign.
He scored 10 league goals and assisted just one in 26 games for the Blues.
Disappointing international performances : Tuchel stated that Palmer had not had a "good enough" national-team impact to be a guaranteed member of the squad.
