Gareth Southgate has been experimenting with Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield for England, but a potential replacement for Kalvin Phillips could be Adam Wharton. Wharton, who recently joined Crystal Palace from Blackburn, believes he can step into the England midfield at Euro 2024.
Wharton’s confidence in his ability to impact games shines through as he recognizes the challenge of replacing Phillips, who was a key player for England during Euro 2020 and was named the player of the year that season. Despite limited playing time for England so far, Wharton is optimistic about his abilities and preparedness to contribute whenever called upon.
Southgate acknowledges the difficulty of finding a natural replacement for Phillips in the England squad after his move to Manchester City and subsequent struggles for playing time. However, Wharton reflects on Phillips’ performance at the previous Euros and recognizes the impact he had on England’s success.
England’s upcoming match against Slovenia will be crucial as they aim to finish on top of Group C before the knockout stages. Wharton’s ambition to establish himself in the national team’s midfield reflects his determination to make an impact on the international stage.
