Crystal Palace Midfielder Adam Wharton Omitted From England Squad Despite Strong Form

Adam Wharton, a 21-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder, was surprisingly omitted from England's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Latvia by manager Thomas Tuchel, despite his strong form and recovery from an injury. Tuchel acknowledged Wharton's good performances and felt he deserved inclusion but chose to retain the same squad that had recently secured wins, sending Wharton a message to that effect. Wharton accepted the decision with maturity, expressing no hard feelings and planning to use his free time to visit his grandparents, while focusing on continuing to perform well for Crystal Palace. His omission sparked some surprise and debate, especially since players like Jack Grealish, who also missed out, and others retained despite less impressive recent performances, were selected. Wharton's impressive display in Crystal Palace's recent matches, including a dominant showing against Everton, highlighted the controversy surrounding his exclusion. Despite the setback, Wharton remains optimistic about his future with the national team, emphasizing that consistent club performances will lead to further England opportunities.