[Speaking on his WSL podcast ‘Crossways’](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amn6AK1VtHY), with England icon Steph Houghton, Wright discussed who he wanted to see in Sarina Wiegman’s squad for England's upcoming friendlies against Germany, South Africa, and the USA.

Wright said: “Can I go with Annabel Blanchard? I am so pleased for her because she was so good in the Championship.

"It’s just like the men’s game – the players that are outstanding in the Championship, you want to see how they’ll perform when they come to the WSL.

“She’s come here and she’s been brilliant in all the games I’ve seen.”

Having transitioned seamlessly from the Championship, the 23-year-old midfielder already has two goals to her name in the WSL.

“With her quality and the way she plays... you want to get her in.

“To be in and around that environment with top-class players... I’d probably have a look at her now.

“Sometimes young players need to be given that opportunity because it either gives them motivation to stay there or they think, ‘I can’t be at this level,’” he said.

Blanchard and the team continue to make waves in the WSL, with the Eagles picking up an impressive point away at Liverpool last Sunday.

Next up for Palace in the WSL is Manchester City at home on Sunday 3rd November at 14:00 GMT.

[Tickets for that fixture are available here.](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/468?position=1)

Palace and England legend Ian Wright has heaped praise on Annabel Blanchard, following her impressive start to life in the Barclays Women’s Super League.

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