Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton leaves England camp due to injury | OneFootball

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has left England’s camp for the March international break and will return to South London to continue recovering.

The 22-year-old Palace star picked up an issue after coming on as a second-half substitute in England’s friendly draw with Uruguay.

News of the injury will come as a blow for Crystal Palace as the ‘technically proficient’ Englishman has been a key player for the club.

Wharton runs the show for the Eagles in the engine room. His ability to unpick defences is second to none.

He has created 11 big chances in 27 Premier League appearances this term and is also key to Palace’s chances of leaving their mark in the Europa Conference League.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will be sweating over his fitness with crucial games on the horizon.

After a recent downturn, the Eagles are finally turning a corner and bidding to push back into the top half of the league table.

Crystal Palace hope to have their mercurial midfielder back soon to aid that push.

For Wharton, the priority now is a swift return to full fitness.

The timing is far from ideal, with Thomas Tuchel beginning to shape his England squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Every international window will carry weight, and Wharton will be eager to ensure he is not left behind in such a competitive midfield picture.

There is significant pressure on places, with others already staking their claim.

James Garner, for example, looked assured against Uruguay and showed he belongs at this level, only adding to the depth Tuchel can call upon.

That will not be lost on Wharton. He knows he must get back fit, regain rhythm quickly with Crystal Palace, and rediscover his sharpness.

If he can do that, his quality on the ball and creative edge still give him every chance of forcing his way into England’s plans.