He went on to make eight appearances for Scotland U21 over the next two years. Palmer was selected for the full Scotland squad for the first time in March 2019, and made his senior debut in the 3–0 away defeat to Kazakhstan in a Euro 2020 qualifier. Personal life Palmer grew up supporting Sheffield Wednesday, the team where he started his career. He also idolised Steven Gerrard. Palmer spoke of his fondness for Show Racism the Red Card, saying: "I think Show Racism the Red Card are doing an excellent job in raising awareness and educating children about racism, which is not just a problem in football, but in schools and everyday life." Palmer has stated that he himself was a victim of racial abuse.Liam Palmer: 'Sports people have a platform to challenge discrimination', BBC Sport, 4 September 2020 Palmer also set up his own football academy called Palmer School of Excellence, based in Worksop. The aim is to boys and girls of all ages and abilities the opportunity to play football and develop their social skills. In 2019, the Liverpool Echo newspaper claimed in an article that Palmer was the son of former footballer and manager Carlton Palmer, who also played for Sheffield Wednesday. In response, Liam Palmer confirmed that his father's name is Terry and he worked as a painter and decorator. Career statistics Club International HonoursSheffield WednesdayFootball League One runner-up: 2011–12Individual' Sheffield Wednesday Player of the Year: 2013–14 EFL League One Player of the Month: August 2022 See also List of Scotland international footballers born outside Scotland References External links Profile at the Sheffield Wednesday F.C. website 1991 births Living people Footballers from Worksop English footballers Scottish footballers Scotland youth international footballers Scotland under-21 international footballers Scotland international footballers Association football midfielders Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players English Football League players Black British sportsmen English people of Jamaican descent English people of Scottish descent