Ian Wright and Roy Keane heaped reward on Angel Gomes as the previous Manchester United teen made his first full Three Lions debut in opposition to Finland on Tuesday night.
England recorded a cushty 2-0 UEFA Nations League win with captain Harry Kane scoring twice on his a centesimal look in a primary recreation again at Wembley because the Euro 2024 remaining defeat.
Interim head coach Lee Carsley navigated the hosts to a second consecutive victory that additional strengthens his claims to be given the job on a everlasting foundation as Gareth Southgate’s successor.
A much-changed facet from England’s weekend win over Eire in Dublin noticed Carsley hand Lille midfielder Gomes a primary begin that later paid off as he performed an instrumental half in proceedings.
The 24-year-old who beforehand got here via the youth ranks of Manchester United and England earlier than later shifting to France began alongside Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.
Angel Gomes produced one other elegant exhibiting in a Three Lions shirt on his full debut at Wembley
The previous Manchester United teen impressed as England beat Finland 2-0
Gomes has loved a primary break with England after being referred to as up for Nations League clashes
An aesthetic and managed exhibiting from the pair lay the groundwork for England’s win, with Gomes impressing in finishing up each his attacking and defensive duties to such a terrific extent that reward poured in for him afterwards.
Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright hailed Gomes’ poise in opposition to Finland, stating on ITV after the sport: ‘Angel Gomes. Jack [Grealish] and Trent [Alexander-Arnold] have been spoken about.Â
‘Seeing Gomes in that midfield, always on the transfer. His contact of the ball.
An aesthetic and managed exhibiting from Gomes helped lay the groundwork for England’s win
Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright (pictured) hailed Gomes’ poise in opposition to Finland
Ex-Man United captain Roy Keane equally gushed over Gomes’ efficiency, describing the aptitude midfielder as ‘busy’.
Wright additional claimed: ‘He is [Gomes] always obtainable,’ with Keane including: ‘There’s nice choices. There’ll in all probability be a little bit of a headache for him.’
Gomes beforehand solely made 10 senior appearances at Previous Trafford earlier than deciding to go away his boyhood membership after turning into annoyed at a scarcity of first-team alternatives.
He has since made a reputation for himself in France and was given an opportunity with England by Carsley after Gareth Southgate stepped down following the nation’s Euro 2024 remaining defeat in opposition to France.
