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Cole Palmer joined Chelsea in a £42.5m deal (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Chelsea new boy Cole Palmer admits he’s been ‘surprised’ by how quickly he’s hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge.

The winger completed a £42.5m move to the Blues in September, after coming through City’s academy.

The Manchester-born playmaker has settled well in west London and he scored his first goal for the club in a 4-1 win against Burnley on Saturday.

Palmer is set to captain England’s U21s in a European Championships qualifier against Serbia on Thursday.

And the winger says though he always had faith in his ability, he’s surprised at just how quickly he’s settled in his new home.

Palmer is enjoying life in London (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

‘It has surprised me a bit but I know my own ability,’ Palmer said. ‘And I knew that if I hit the ground running I’d have a chance and obviously make an impact. That’s why I went there

‘I thought I could break in. I looked at the squad and there are a lot of players who went, not as many as people would have thought in terms of attackers.

‘It’s been hectic but that’s good, moving down there was a big change. I was in a hotel for a couple of weeks and then I got my own place. It is new and difficult, I don’t know how to do most things on my own so I’m learning.’ 

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