Ian Wright calls for Everton fan revolt if Jarrad Branthwaite development doesn’t happen.

Ian Wright has pushed Gareth Southgate to not just call up Jarrad Branthwaite but to also use the Everton defender in next month’s friendly.

Branthwaite has been widely projected for a first senior international cap after impressing at the defense for Everton this season.

The youngster has been touted as a target for the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid and even Liverpool in recent times.

And if he does not participate in the Three Lions’ upcoming friendlies with Brazil and Belgium, Wright feels questions should be asked of Southgate.

“I wanna give flowers to Jarrad Branthwaite,” the former Arsenal striker remarked on his Wrighty’s House podcast [25 February, 48m 48s].

“I believe he will be in the next England squad – he has everything. You observe how he plays, left-sided and plays out, he has all the attributes.

“Then when you listen to his interview after the game, he sounds like someone who is already ‘here’.

“He doesn’t look out of place as an England player and should be called up. Not only should he be called up, he should be playing.

“We’re going into the Euros, so get him playing, get him some confidence. I’m telling you, we have a monster on our hands. A monster.

“If it doesn’t happen, people should be saying something about that.”

Everton may have Jarrad Branthwaite transfer dilemma

Everton fans have known for a time that they had a true talent on their hands in Branthwaite, and so that is proving.

The wider world is also now aware of it and a call-up for England’s next group of fixtures will further boost his reputation.

Whether or not it is a good thing from Everton’s perspective is another matter since lots of eyes will be on him.

If the Toffees get relegated this season, it goes without saying that Branthwaite will go on.

Should they stay up, though, then it will take a large offer for the club to consider cashing in on a player who only recently signed a new term.

Like the John Stones situation previously, the unpleasant truth is that players with world-class talent will ultimately be scooped up.

All we can hope for is that Everton get at least a couple more years of service out of him before then.

In other Everton news, Andy Gray fell for Richard Keys’ taunt after the Toffees’ 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.