Curtis Jones equalled a feat that had stood for 42 years with a surprising debut for England on Thursday night time.
The Liverpool star was handed his senior bow within the UEFA Nations League conflict with Greece in Athens – a conflict that the Three Lions gained 3-0.
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In addition to making his debut, Jones discovered the again of the web with a surprising flick to spherical off the victory for Lee Carsley’s aspect.
That aim implies that the 23-year-old is the primary Liverpool participant to attain on his England debut since 1982.
That yr it was Sammy Lee who discovered the web on his first look for his nation.
However the similarities do not cease there, with Lee’s debut strike additionally coming in opposition to Greece.
Much more bizarrely, each strikes got here in 3-0 victories with Jones’ and Lee’s respective efforts each being the third of three objectives scored.
Just like the file wasn’t freaky sufficient, it is virtually 42 years to the day between the 2 objectives, with Lee’s effort approaching Wednesday, November 17 in 1982.
In an interview with ITV, Jones was requested if he loved himself and replied: “I attempted.
“(I used to be) glad to return out with a aim too! I can go excessive or low and get on the ball and play.”
Carsley additionally reacted to the win, telling ITV: “It represents that we’re transferring in the appropriate route. We can’t get too carried away, we’ve got a giant sport on Sunday at Wembley.
“It’s simply essential the gamers performed to their strengths. We’ve a whole lot of excellent expertise.
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“The gamers that weren’t right here, we focused on those who have been. They took their alternative at present.
“Curtis Jones is an excellent participant. He performed very well, even with out his aim. Along with his aim, it was a superb efficiency.
“Folks have been talking final night time concerning the inexperience within the squad however these gamers are enjoying for his or her golf equipment at a very excessive stage.”
Carsley wasn’t the one particular person to hail Jones although, with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard taking to Instagram to assert that the participant’s call-up got here far too late and the powers that be must be punished for it.
Gerrard wrote: “What a participant. Wonderful the FA and the entire coaches for being late,” in reference to the midfielder having to attend for his first England name.
England are subsequent in motion on Sunday night once they face Eire at 5pm dwell on talkSPORT.