Oliver Glasner has praised Adam Wharton’s rapid adaptation to the Premier League – but does not believe it is the right moment for the Crystal Palace midfielder to be included in the conversation for England’s Euro 2024 squad.
Wharton joined the Eagles in the Januray transfer window in an initial £18.5million deal from Championship side Blackburn Rovers.
The 20-year-old has featured in every game since joining and has started every outing under the former Wolfsburg boss since he replaced Roy Hodgson.
Wharton has two assists in his 13 outings, and his incisive passing and link-up play in the middle of the pitch have earned him shouts for his inclusion in Southgate’s squad for this summer’s tournament in Germany.
He received his first call up to Lee Carsley’s England U21 squad in the March international break after being promoted up from the U20 squad.
Glasner said: “He has stepped up so quickly and adapted to Premier League football and the intensity, the speed of the game.
“His decision making, his pre-orientation and his solutions with one or two touches are amazing.
“But also, we have to stay calm. I always wish the best for my players and the more successful, the more international games the better it is because everybody wants to play for his home country.
“But it was in March for the international break he was nominated for the U20 squad, not for the U21s. He was then in the second game and he played just some minutes as he was a substitute.
“I don’t know if it’s the right moment now to talk about the Euros, but he will have a fantastic career. Because, again, he’s a very good guy, and an excellent football player.
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