COLE PALMER FEATURES IN NIKE WORLD CUP AD AFTER ENGLAND SQUAD OMISSION

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer appears in Nike's new "Rip the Script" World Cup advertisement alongside a number of high-profile players. The campaign features multiple international stars in a star-studded production ahead of the tournament. Palmer's inclusion in the Nike campaign comes after he was left out of England's World Cup squad. His absence from the squad makes his prominent role in the advertising campaign a notable contrast.

The FIFA World Cup is one week away from beginning, with national squads now finalised and confirmed. England have named their full group of players for the tournament, with Palmer not among those selected. Brazil, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the focal points of the build-up coverage as the competition approaches. England's preparation has included acclimatisation to heat conditions ahead of their matches.

The World Cup represents the sport's largest global tournament, with squads locked in and travel underway for participating nations. England's confirmed squad is now public, with fans able to identify every player selected by the national team. Nike's World Cup campaign places Palmer in front of a global audience despite his international omission. The tournament's opening is set to take place within the coming week.