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Joe Cole heaps praise on 'genius' Cole Palmer after inspiring Chelsea's comeback against Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final

Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole described Cole Palmer as an 'absolute genius' after he helped the Premier League side win the Europa Conference League.

Palmer put on a virtuoso display in the second half to help the Blues overturn a 1-0 half-time deficit against Real Betis to run out 4-1 winners.

The 23-year-old made two sublime assists to help his side create history by becoming the first club to win all three major UEFA trophies and the UEFA Super Cup.

Cole said on TNT Sports: 'Cole Palmer, absolute genius.