One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees, so why are English midfielders so in demand?
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Adam Wharton is an England midfielder linked with several Premier League clubs.
Bournemouth's 22-year-old English midfielder.
Elliot Anderson is a midfielder for Nottingham Forest and an England international.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
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Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees, so why are English midfielders so in demand?
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