Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton could be at risk of demotion from the starting lineup when the Eagles visit Everton for Sunday's Premier League fixture.

The 21-year-old - who was one of several notable snubs from Thomas Tuchel's October England squad - completed the full 90 minutes on Thursday night as Oliver Glasner 's men defeated Dynamo Kiev 2-0 in their Conference League opener.

Wharton has by and large remained fit this season and has already started nine games for the FA Cup winners, but given his recent history of injuries, Glasner may be wary of overloading the youngster and could decide to rest him from the first whistle on Sunday.

Wharton's possible demotion will open the door for Jefferson Lerma to feature alongside Will Hughes in the centre of th

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