As others have said, I think he would flourish in a better team, one that isn't struggling for shape and confidence. There's a player in there, for sure.
I seem to recall lots also didn't rate Hartley, back in the day...
I have watched women's footie previously, felt it was an interesting comparison to the men's game. But the standard has soared, and will only keep improving.
I have spent today watching the women's tour de France, now an England women's game in front of a FULL Wembley.