Palmer expresses pride at captaining Chelsea for first time

Cole Palmer has said it was a ‘proud moment’ after captaining Chelsea for the first time.

Palmer was named as captain in the absence of Reece James and Enzo Fernandez for Chelsea’s 7-0 win over Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

The 23-year-old expressed his delight at being captain for a ‘good afternoon’ for Chelsea . Liam Rosenior’s side bounced back from four consecutive defeats with an emphatic win to book their place in the Wembley semi-finals.

Palmer said he hopes Chelsea can use the win as momentum for the season’s run-in.

“Long time coming,” Palmer joked when asked about wearing the armband.

“It was a proud moment being captain. I enjoyed it and it was a good afternoon. We needed to win. It was a difficult four games [before the international break] but to get to a semi-final at Wembley was very important.

“It’s nice to see everyone getting involved [with the goals] and laughing, joking and smiling after the game.

“I think it will give everyone a lift. Playing, winning and scoring goals is good for everyone. Getting back to that winning feeling was nice and hopefully we can take that on to Manchester City.”

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