Crystal Palace news: Oliver Glasner on Adam Wharton

Oliver Glasner says Crystal Palace “have to be patient” with midfielder Adam Wharton, after the 21-year-old made his first Premier League start since October in the Eagles’ win over Aston Villa on Tuesday.

The England international played a key role in the 4-1 victory, and speaking about the midfielder after the game, Glasner said: “Everybody knows what Adam can do – but we have to be patient.

“Since the final of the Euros, he’s struggled – he will get more minutes.”

England boss Thomas Tuchel was in attendance at Selhurst Park and Glasner is sure Wharton will get many more international appearances, but questioned whether he should be included in the squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia next month.

“He will get many games for the Three Lions in his career. I don’t know if this will be the right moment in March after a long injury,” he said.

“Give him time, he is a young boy with a great talent. But at the end of the day it will be Thomas Tuchel’s decision.”