Adam Wharton's meteoric rise to England's Euro 2024 team is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport of football. Born and raised in Manchester, Wharton began playing football at a young age and quickly caught the attention of scouts with his natural ability on the pitch.
As he progressed through the ranks of youth football, Wharton continued to impress with his skill and determination, earning him a spot on England's U-21 squad. His performances at the international level were nothing short of outstanding, showcasing his ability to control the game and make crucial plays when it mattered most.
Crystal Palace soon after and has graced the Premier League stage during the second half of the season, producing a string of eye-catching performances.
His outstanding displays haven’t gone unnoticed by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate, who has today included the 20-year-old in his initial 33-man squad for a pre-tournament training camp.
the England boss named five uncapped players in his 33-man selection, while established Three Lions veterans like Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling were nowhere to be seen. 
Tony Bloom has created arguably the greatest value-for-money acquisition club in the game. Dougie Freedman, Palace’s director of football, identified Wharton as a player capable of receiving the ball in tight spaces and taking out opponents with his passing range. Steve Parish, the club’s chairman, sanctioned the deal. In the end, the total cost to sign Wharton was just £18 million.
He started inauspiciously on his debut against Brighton on Feb 3, caught in possession for the turnover that led to the first goal in a 4-1 defeat. But since then he has made extraordinary progress. As Palace took 19 points from their last seven games, Southgate was there to watch Wharton in the 4-0 win over Manchester United at home on May 6. His assistant Steve Holland came to Selhurst Park to watch the final day 5-0 demolition of Aston Villa.
As for Eze, who ended the season in sparkling form and won his first senior caps last year, making the cut would be particularly poignant. Three years ago, the attacking midfielder discovered he was part of Southgate’s provisional squad for the postponed Euro 2020 immediately after injuring an achilles during a Palace training session and being ruled out for several months. Now he and England’s other Eagles have their opportunity to take flight.
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