Adam Wharton is barging his way into England's Euro 2024 plans, writes SAMI MOKBEL...
with the Crystal Palace star earning comparisons with Andrea Pirlo and Toni Kroos already Southgate was given a selection headache after England 3-0 win over Bosnia Several fringe players turned in impressive displays including Adam Wharton Click here to follow Mail Sport’s Euro 2024 WhatsApp Channel for all the latest breaking news and updates from Germany By Sami Mokbel Published: 22:04 BST, 4 June 2024 | Updated: 02:20 BST, 5 June 2024 e-mail 40 View comments With his rolled-down socks, slight frame and sharp mind, Adam Wharton is the understated wildcard making a big impression on Gareth Southgate . None of that will surprise Bayern Munich , who had designs on hijacking Crystal Palace ’s swoop for the young midfielder from Blackburn in January. Thankfully for Palace, Bayern moved too late, although the Germans’ interest remains.
They aren’t the only ones monitoring the talented 20-year-old from Lancashire who has taken the Premier League by storm. That’s the unfortunate reality for clubs the size of Palace. ‘We have to enjoy him while we can,’ said one Eagles source.
Indeed, no sooner had Wharton arrived at Palace than work on identifying his eventual replacement began. There’s an acknowledgement that their latest unearthed gem is destined for bigger and better things, although the way Palace finished the season under Oliver Glasner, who’s to say he can’t fulfil his a.
