Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has disclosed that he was inspired to don the iconic number 10 jersey by Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney.. Having previously worn No. 20, Palmer took on his new number ahead of the Club World Cup, sparking questions about why he switched so suddenly.. Read Also:Babajide Delighted To Make Super Falcons’ WAFCON 2024 Squad. Reacting to the development, the England international in a chat with the club’s website stated that it had been a shirt he was always drawn towards and was inspired by two footballing legends.. “Messi, the big one, Rooney and players like that. It’s just an iconic number. I wore No.10 all my life growing up and I just like the number.”. “I have not spoken to Misha yet but I will when the time is right. It is not really my place to get involved with him at the minute. I will speak to him.”
