Cole Palmer goes public with glamorous beautician girlfriend Connie Grace as they pose up with his PFA Young Player of the Year award

Cole Palmer has gone public with girlfriend Connie Grace, posing alongside the beautician while proudly showing off his PFA Young Player of the Year award.

The Chelsea footballer, 22, shared a tender embrace with Manchester-born Connie during the club's clash against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, hugging the beauty from the sidelines in front of thousands of fans.

It comes after the couple were spotted on holiday together in Ibiza at the start of August following reports of their 'growing friendship.'  

Cole's summer break has given him the chance to spend quality time with Connie, 22, after he scored in the Euros final against Spain, which England went on to lose 2-1.

His goal-scoring exploits capped an impressive first campaign for Cole in a Chelsea shirt following his £42.5million move from Manchester City last year. 

A source told MailOnline: 'Cole and Connie have grown increasingly close over the summer.

'They were able to spend quality time together during Cole's time off and their friendship has blossomed.

'Cole even invited Connie to his game on Sunday, cementing their closeness and the trust between them.

'They maybe young but their relationship is serious now and Cole wants Connie to be part of his world, on and off the pitch.'

Glamorous Connie is a nail technician but regularly travels, posting updates on her Instagram profile, which boasts after 14,000 followers.

She is followed by Cole, who regularly likes her uploads, including sultry bikini snaps from her idyllic holidays.

Cole flew Connie to Ibiza via private jet in August, where they enjoyed a 'quick trip' together, dining out on the harbour where they shared a romantic candlelit meal. 

MailOnline has contacted Cole's representative for comment. 

Cole was named PFA Young Player of the Year last month following his breakthrough season at Chelsea.

The England midfielder scored 22 goals and made 11 assists during what was a disappointing campaign for his club, who finished sixth in the Premier League.

But Cole's performances on the pitch proved to be the big positive for his side and he's continued his good form going into this season, where he's already scored one goal and notched four assists.

Last week he was called up to interim England boss Lee Carsley's upcoming Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Cole will be hoping to cement a first team spot after he was regularly used off the bench by ex-Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate, who resisted pleas from fans to feature the playmaker from the start during the summer's Euros.