The 20-year-old was still competing in the Championship in January of this year, having only made his professional debut in August of 2022.
After leaving his childhood team, Blackburn Rovers, for Crystal Palace for £18 million, he made his Premier League debut in February.
Wharton was crucial to the Eagles’ Premier League 10th-place result, and his performance for his club team earned him a spot in Gareth Southgate’s 33-man training group. He made his debut against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week.
Wharton now has an opportunity to play in a major tournament after impressing the players and coaching staff during training.
It’s an odd sensation. To be honest, I didn’t anticipate it,” he remarked.
Simply said, a dream realized. Every young football player who grows up dreams of playing for their nation or in the Premier League.
“It’s all happened very quickly, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I got to play for a team I really enjoyed, and it has continued since—moving to the Premier League, now here.
“The past six months have been incredibly enjoyable, and all I want to do is keep playing and improve.”
He claimed it was “a bonus” to be included in the national squad, since he had only recently joined the Premier League.
