Cole Palmer changed the football pitch for the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards on Tuesday night, and he brought his girlfriend with him.
Palmer looked dapper for the exclusive event at Kensington Roof Gardens in London, where he posed for photos with influencer Connie Grace.
Palmer and Grace, a fellow Mancunian, had apparently been dating for almost three months but made their first public appearance together on Tuesday.
The Chelsea actor wore a black suit and bowtie, while Grace matched him in a black dress that highlighted her toned stomach.
The player, however, made sure it wasn’t all about himself and Grace, as he was joined in the city by his mother Marie.
The duo posed for photos in a joyous moment for Marie, as her son seized the spotlight following a breakthrough year for club and country.
Cole Palmer made his first public appearance with his influencer girlfriend Connie Grace (right) at the GQ Men’s Year Awards.
Palmer posed for a photo with his mother, Marie (left), at the swanky event in London.
Palmer’s Chelsea teammate Noni Madueke was also in attendance, having starred for England over the last week.
Kobbie Mainoo wore a black jacket and trousers with a white T-shirt to Tuesday’s event.
Nicole Kidman and Usain Bolt are among the stars at GQ MOTY Gala.
Palmer’s teammate Noni Madueke also attended the occasion, having recently performed admirably for England against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.
Madueke took most of his opportunity in the absence of Bukayo Saka, assisting England to a 3-0 victory in Athens last Thursday.
He had a quieter performance at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, but the Three Lions dominated in the second half to defeat Ireland 5-0 and secure Nations League promotion in Lee Carsley’s final match as temporary manager.
Madueke went for a little more casual style than Palmer, but he still looked the part in a black cardigan and a white shirt underneath.
Palmer and Madueke are expected to return to training on Wednesday, with Chelsea scheduled to face Leicester at midday on Saturday.