Owen urges Southgate to start two-cap Chelsea star over two-time reigning England POTY

Former England international Michael Owen believes Chelsea s Cole Palmer should start over Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka at this summer s European Championships.

Palmer has been outstanding in a struggling team this season, carrying them to seventh in the Premier League with three games remaining.

His 21 goals in the top flight have given the Blues a fighting chance of qualifying for Europe in what has been an extremely difficult season for Mauricio Pochettino and his players.

On top of his 21 goals, Palmer has notched nine assists in the Premier League .

Saka, meanwhile, has had a largely inferior season, providing a pathetic 25 goal contributions for the team top of the league, while scoring four and assisting four in nine Champions League appearances hi…