Soccer-Chelsea's Palmer focused on team trophies ahead of individual awards

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Manchester City - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - August 18, 2024 Manchester City's Jeremy Doku in action with Chelsea's Cole Palmer Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

(Reuters) - Chelsea's Cole Palmer was pleased to be named the PFA's Young Player of the Year on Tuesday but the attacking midfielder said helping the club win trophies is more important than earning individual accolades.

The 22-year-old scored 22 goals in 34 Premier League appearances in his first season with Chelsea after leaving Manchester City. He featured in five of England’s seven European Championship matches, scoring in the final loss to Spain.