England fans have hailed the performance of one star after their 3-0 victory over Bosnia and insisted he has to make Gareth Southgate‘s final 26-man squad for Euro 2024.
The Three Lions played their penultimate warm-up clash ahead of the tournament on Monday night and despite a slightly flat performance, they still ran out comfortable winners.
Goals from Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane were the difference, but one player in particular caught the eye of fans.
Southgate had named a much-changed team for the clash and midway through the second half he introduced several new faces.
This included Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton, who came on in the 62nd minute to make his international debut.
England fans have insisted one player has to be on the plane to Germany for Euro 2024
During his 28 minutes on the pitch, Wharton excelled, as he completed all 36 of his passes, while he also created two chances.
The 20-year-old has had a stunning impact since moving to Selhurst Park from Blackburn in January and earned his first England call-up in Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad.
Many felt he would have been one of the seven stars to miss out when the Three Lions boss cuts his squad down to 26, but several fans hailed the midfielder and insisted he simply has to go to Germany.
One said: ‘Adam Wharton HAS to be on that plane to the Euros. If you’re good enough, you’re old enough.’
Meanwhile, another supporter said: ‘Adam Wharton played 30 minutes for England tonight and completed 100% of his passes (36/36), created two big chances and made five passes into the final third. This kid HAS to be on the plane to Germany.’
A further fan added: ‘Adam Wharton is such a rare breed of English footballer. There is barely anyone like him,’ before an extra one quipped: ‘Adam Wharton’s speed of thought and pass, two-footedness and energy levels are such a breath of fresh air and so unique to this England squad. The plane shouldn’t be a question, it’s going to be hard not to start him.’
Southgate was similarly effusive in his praise when discussing Wharton’s performance post-match.
He said: ‘I like what Adam Wharton’s done with us in the first few days.
‘It’s a big step up from where he was at the beginning of the season but I like the fact he sees pictures early, he plays forward.
‘Obviously he’s got quality on the ball but it’s the ability to receive and play the ball forward that’s really caught our eye.’
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