I would agree Patrick, if he continues to improve we will at last have a superb passer of the ball who can open up defenses with that killer pass.

Big clubs were in for him, but couldn't guarantee first team football every week. Palace could, so he chose us, after seeing Eze and Olise flourish.

I agree with all these positive comments. He has been a revelation, good in the tackle, full of running, quick thinking, range of passing., shows commitment and passion.

I thought for some time that we were really missing Gallagher but I think Wharton is actually better. Just the goals are missing but they will come.

I think it is Wharton who has unlocked the freedom of Eze and together with him has supercharged Mateta.

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

I honestly think Wharton has an outside chance of going to the Euro's..!!

He's certainly better than Gallagher and Mainoo's form has dipped recently - playing in a poor/struggling Man U team..

We will see..

COYP

Gallagher has some brilliant attributes though do seem suited to the more frenetic pace of PL football. I don't really see him as a regular England starter, especially in a pragmatic Southgate team.

Could Adam play (or be cover for) the deeper role alongside Rice where there is a gaping Calvin Phillips / Jordan Henderson hole in the squad? England do have a lot of high quality competition in the central attacking midfielder roles.

Southgate will be at Selhurst on Monday I'm sure