Former Northern Ireland player Stuart Dallas believes Shea Charles is well-prepared for his Premier League debut following a record-breaking £30m transfer to Fulham. Charles, now the most expensive Northern Ireland footballer in history, moved from Southampton to Craven Cottage this week. The 22-year-old midfielder previously developed his skills at Manchester City before gaining valuable experience at Southampton and during a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday.
Dallas, who enjoyed a lengthy career with Leeds United, praised Charles’ technical ability and professional work ethic. Despite noting the significant transition from the Championship to the top flight, Dallas remains optimistic about the youngster’s prospects. He highlighted how Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has centered the national team around Charles, citing a standout performance against Italy as evidence of his elite potential.
In other transfer news, Ethan Galbraith has moved to Stoke City from Swansea for an undisclosed fee. Dallas also shared his support for Galbraith, noting his versatility and creativity. While Galbraith primarily played as a right-back at Swansea, he is expected to challenge for a more central role at Stoke to further his professional development.
