- Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton have been selected for England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad.
- Eze has impressed in the second half of the season at Crystal Palace under new manager Oliver Glasner.
- Wharton has also impressed in his 16 Premier League appearances since joining from Blackburn in the January transfer window.
Newsypeople- Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze have been selected for England’s final 26-man squad for Euro 2024. Wharton, a 19-year-old midfielder, has been a standout performer for Palace since joining from Blackburn Rovers in January for €21.1 million.
He made his England debut against Bosnia and has impressed with his composure, vision, and ability to play forward passes.
Eze, Wharton’s teammate at Crystal Palace, has also earned a spot in the squad. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder has contributed 11 goals and 6 assists in 31 appearances for Palace this season, with particularly impressive form under new manager Oliver Glasner, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists in the last 11 Premier League matches.
Wharton’s inclusion in the final squad came as a surprise, as he was initially seen as a potential future prospect.
However, his performances for Palace and England’s limited midfield options, with only six players named in that category, helped secure his place. Eze’s selection is a testament to his talent and potential, despite a season marred by injuries.
The selection of Wharton and Eze is part of a broader shift in Gareth Southgate’s England squad, with the manager opting for a more youthful and bold approach.
High-profile casualties include Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, James Maddison, and Jack Grealish, who have a combined total of 185 England caps and 39 goals.
Southgate has also made changes in midfield, with Jordan Henderson and Kalvin Phillips missing out in favor of the next generation, including Wharton and Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo.
The manager’s bold decisions have been welcomed by many, as England look to make an impact at Euro 2024 with a fresh and exciting squad.
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