Adam Wharton, the Crystal Palace midfielder who recently joined England from Blackburn in the January transfer window, impressed his manager, pundits, and teammates with an impressive performance in their 3-0 friendly victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at St James’ Park.
Wharton played the last 30 minutes of the match and quickly distributed the ball to attackers in dangerous areas. Gareth Southgate commended Wharton’s performance on BBC Radio 5 Live, highlighting his ability to receive the ball well, stay composed, and play forward. Leon Osman also praised Wharton’s confidence in a key area of the pitch.
Eberechi Eze, who made his first start for England in the same match, described Wharton as a calm, composed, and wise player with a mature approach to the game. With three of Wharton’s teammates included in Southgate’s provisional Euro 2024 squad, it is evident that his presence on the field has had a positive influence on the team’s performance.
