Euro 2020 Qualifiers: 3 debutants who impressed for their country

Mario Hermoso made his first competitive start for Spain against Malta
Mario Hermoso made his first competitive start for Spain against Malta

#1 Callum Hudson-Odoi

Montenegro v England - UEFA EURO 2020 Qualifier
Montenegro v England - UEFA EURO 2020 Qualifier

After making only a substitute appearance for his debut at Wembley against the Czech Republic, Hudson-Odoi was given his first international start against Montenegro in Podgorica - even before he made his first Premier League start.

The Chelsea youngster repaid his manager's faith in him, with a fine display in hostile conditions in the Montenegrin capital. Hudson-Odoi, Danny Rose and Raheem Sterling were all subject to racist taunts from the home fans, but the trio put in fabulous displays as England scored five for the second time in four days.

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Hudson-Odoi also popped up with an assist for the goal which helped England take the lead, after they had fallen behind to an early Marko Vesovic. After being played the ball on the left wing by Harry Kane, Hudson-Odoi had only one thing on his mind.

He was going to run at the Montenegrin right-back, square him up and give him trouble. He cut in, and took a curling shot, which was diverted in by Ross Barkley, who arrived in the box late, from his deeper midfield role.

Hudson-Odoi was a constant threat to the Montenegrin defence, and could have scored as well, with just a little more luck.

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