Birmingham City might get a boost in the Jordan James transfer market again.

This evening, Jordan James will play another important match against Wales, and Birmingham City will win.

Everyone associated with Birmingham City will be closely following Wales’ match against Poland in the European Championship this evening.

At this point in the season, international matches are usually seen as a hassle, but Blues have a lot riding on Jordan James’ success for Wales. Throughout the past 12 months, the midfield player has been more well-known for both his club and his country.

When James made his debut for Wales as a substitute against Croatia at this time last year, he was seldom playing for the Blues. In the present, James has nine caps for his country and has excelled during a challenging season.

He is one of the Championship’s highest scoring midfield players with eight goals in 36 games. James’s transfer request was turned down by Blues during the January transfer window, and should they decide to sell, they may fetch a huge price for him in the summer. James’ contract runs until 2025, with a further 12-month option with the Blues.

James has been compared by Tony Mowbray to Adam Wharton, who signed a lucrative contract to join Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers in January. James, 19, is five months younger than Wharton, who has more Championship appearances and goals under his belt. If James plays in the Blues’ next two games—against Preston and QPR—he will have made 100 appearances for the team before turning 20.

James’ worth will only increase if he can anchor Wales’ midfield in the Euros. The game tonight has a lot on the line for both James’ team and his nation.

A Wharton-esque price is undoubtedly possible if Wales triumph and James returns to the Blues, helping the team maintain its Championship status before heading off to play in front of the world at the Euros. Blues would be short changed if a player performing well on the international scene achieved anything less.