Cole Palmer holidays with WAG Olivia Holder in Ibiza after World Cup omission

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer is brushing off his recent England World Cup snub by soaking up the summer sun in Ibiza with his glamorous girlfriend Olivia Holder.

The 24-year-old playmaker was one of the most high-profile omissions from Thomas Tuchel’s final 26-man squad for the tournament in North America, following a season hampered by late form and fitness struggles. However, Palmer appeared to have put the international disappointment firmly behind him as he kicked back in the Spanish sun.

Influencer Olivia, 23, documented the luxury getaway by sharing a series of striking snaps with her growing Instagram following. One particular photo went viral on social media, showing a relaxed Palmer wearing swim goggles while holding his partner close as the couple splashed around in a swimming pool.

Other images showed the blonde beauty posing on a yacht in a black bikini, racking up thousands of likes and leading football fans to swarm the comments with light-hearted banter. With the Three Lions kicking off their campaign elsewhere, supporters joked that Palmer's current situation was a major upgrade. "This beats playing for England," one fan quipped on X, while another added, "He’s already lifted his own World Cup."

The couple have been linked since last December when they were first spotted together on a date at a London Christmas market. Olivia, who is a devout Christian alongside her modeling work, has since become a regular fixture supporting the former Manchester City star, having been pictured cheering him on from the stands at both Stamford Bridge and the Parc des Princes earlier this year.