ADAM Wharton revealed he received an encouraging message from England boss Thomas Tuchel after being left out of the latest England squad.
Despite his excellent form with Crystal Palace, Wharton will be sitting it out for the friendly against Wales and World Cup qualifier against Latvia.
But Blackburn-born Wharton wasn’t dwelling on it and has another chance in the next international break in November.
“He just gave me a message saying I’m playing well, I’m close and I deserve to be there but he’s going to stick with the same team,” Wharton said.
“That’s football, I’m not too fussed about that. I can take the time off, go see my grandparents, and it’s not the end of the world as there’s another camp next month.
“Nothing is expected. England have some top players and he’s got a lot of players to choose from. No matter who he picks someone is not going to get in and there will be a fuss about it.
“I can’t sit here and cry about it, this is football and I’m happy playing for Palace and getting minutes and trying to do as well as I can and improve and if I get picked, I get picked.
“If not I’ll carry on playing for Palace and enjoying it – there’s nothing else I can do really.
“Obviously everyone wants to play for their country if they get chosen but, like I said, this is football and he’s got plenty of top players to choose from and that’s what he gets paid to do, pick the team and help England do well.
“Hopefully they kick on and get the results they need to qualify for the World Cup. I’ll keep knocking on the door and if I’m in, I’m in and if not I’ll carry on.”
