Drakes-Thomas, has been playing up an age group with the Under-18s this season - making his debut in November 2024 in a 2-0 win away at rivals Brighton & Hove Albion.
He has since gone on to make 10 appearances in total so far, scoring once and registering three assists, operating as part of the attacking trio and as a wing-back.
The youngster will now head to Alicante, Spain, for the UEFA U16 Development Tournament. UEFA launched its Development Tournaments in 2012 as a way of offering elite youth players the opportunity to enjoy intense international matches and learn about overseas travel as part of a squad.
England U16s will face Colombia, Denmark and France while they are in the south east of Spain, over the course of five days.
Keep with how Drakes-Thomas does here, and on our Official Palace Academy X Account.
All times GMT.
England U16s - Joel Drakes-Thomas
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Friday, 28th February: Colombia v England (16:00)
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Sunday, 2nd March: England v Denmark (16:00)
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Wednesday, 5th March: England v France (12:00)