Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed is now on the radar of England boss Gareth Southgate ahead of games against Brazil and Belgium.
Much of the focus in Fulham’s midfield is on Joao Palhinha.
The Portugal international is a dominating figure in Fulham’s engine room and has understandably received major interest.
Palhinha doesn’t do it all on his own though and one fellow Fulham midfielder appears to have put himself into international contention…
Harrison Reed on England radar
The Daily Mail now report that Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed is being monitored by England boss Gareth Southgate.
It’s stated that the poor form of Kalvin Phillips – even after moving on loan to West Ham United – means England now have to consider other options.
Reed is one player on the radar with Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Everton’s James Garner also tracked.
The 29-year-old has been a battling performer and was superb for Fulham last season.
Those performances sparked interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers but Fulham rejected a paltry £3million offer.
Reed being on the England radar this time a year ago would have made sense, but right now? It’s a little more surprising.
Reed has played just 240 minutes of Premier League action since the end of November.
The former Southampton talent has now been an unused substitute for four of Fulham’s last seven Premier League outings.
Reed just isn’t playing often enough right now, so to hear that England could call him up is something of a surprise.
Friendlies against Brazil and Belgium may be the ideal time for Southgate to try something new and give a chance to an uncapped player.
Reed’s current situation means we just don’t think this is the right time for a call-up, but it’s nice to see a Fulham player on the England radar.