Cole Palmer didn't hesitate when asked who the best player he's ever played with is

Cole Palmer made his mind up in a matter of seconds after being asked who the best player he's ever played with is.

The 22-year-old forward, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City last summer for an initial £40 million, was one of the standout performers in the Premier League last season.

He scored 22 goals and assisted 11 others in England's top flight over the 2023/24 campaign, with only Erling Haaland netting more times.

As a result of his efforts, Palmer was recently named the PFA Young Player of the Year, beating Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Michael Olise, Joao Pedro and Bukayo Saka to the award.

Speaking after winning the prize, he said: “It’s very special, I just want to say thank you to all the players for recognising me and nominating me."

He added: “The list (of previous winners) is full of amazing players, a lot of great players have won it so to be on that list is good. It was on my phone just to make me remind myself every day that it’s something to work towards."

Palmer also spoke to GOAL on Tuesday evening and was asked a number of questions, including who the best player he's ever played with is.

"Kevin De Bruyne," Palmer smiled, before being asked who he wanted to be growing up.

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Palmer went on to name Real Madrid pair Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe as the best players in the world right now.

He also described Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer Wayne Rooney as the best English player of all time, before naming Cristiano Ronaldo as the best finisher of all time.

But he chose Lionel Messi over Ronaldo as he ranked a number of players from the current day

This isn't the first time Palmer has lauded the Argentine. Speaking to Sky Sports last year, the Chelsea man was asked for his opinion on the footballing GOAT.

“The obvious one... Messi,” he said. “Because of the way he plays and everything he's won; all the individual trophies. I just think he's the best player ever… Messi is clear for me.”

He added: "Ronaldo is one of the greatest players as well."