• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Rico Lewis' highlights from England debut give Gareth Southgate problem to solve after UEFA rule change

Home> Football> England

Published 09:44 21 Nov 2023 GMT

Rico Lewis' highlights from England debut give Gareth Southgate problem to solve after UEFA rule change

Lewis has gone viral.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Highlights of Rico Lewis' England debut against North Macedonia have gone viral - and it will give Gareth Southgate a major dilemma ahead of Euro 2024.

The Manchester City starlet was a late call-up to the Three Lions squad last week, and came into contention to start after Kieran Trippier's withdrawal due to personal reasons.

The 18-year-old was indeed handed his first cap in the North Macedonian capital of Skopje, with Lewis starting the game at left-back.

Advert

His debut didn't get off to an ideal start, as he gave away a controversial penalty after his flailing hand struck the arm of forward Bojan Miovski.

But that was the only blot on an otherwise strong copybook on Lewis' maiden evening as a senior England player.

You can watch highlights of the clash below.

Lewis was named as the player of the match for his efforts. He completed all 59 of his passes, and was an effective presence in joining up with England attacks.

Advert

After the match, he was presented with his Three Lions legacy cap by Southgate.

The England boss now has a difficult decision to make ahead of Euro 2024, with Lewis planting himself firmly in the thoughts of the former Middlesbrough defender.

Last month, UEFA announced their decision to cut squad numbers to 23 ahead of the tournament next summer, meaning Southgate will have to choose three fewer players than he did in his squads for the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2020.

With seven months left until the tournament begins, Lewis does have plenty of time to impress Southgate if the England boss deems that, at the moment, he isn't in position to make the squad.

Luke Shaw will almost certainly go to the tournament if fully fit, while Ben Chilwell is another option at left-back.

Advert

But Lewis has done his chances no harm whatsoever - and continuing to perform strongly for Pep Guardiola's side will boost those chances even more.

Featured Image Credit: Getty / Channel 4

Topics: England, Football, Manchester City, Rico Lewis, Gareth Southgate

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
8 hours ago
9 hours ago
10 hours ago
  • 5 hours ago

    FIFA has banned five football kits for life that you'll never see again

    Club World Cup finalists Chelsea and PSG have been hit by FIFA’s ban on sleeve advertising rule

    Football
  • 8 hours ago

    Xabi Alonso has found the next Florian Wirtz for Real Madrid without spending anything

    The new Real Madrid boss may have uncovered a gem in the squad who could be the next Florian Wirtz.

    Football
  • 9 hours ago

    Chelsea set their asking price for Nicolas Jackson as shock club register interest and it looks like a typo

    Enzo Maresca has named his price to sell Nicolas Jackson this summer, amid links to a European giant.

    Football
  • 10 hours ago

    Rodrygo has already told Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea which club he wants to play for next season

    The Brazilian star has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer.

    Football
  • Gareth Southgate to make surprising change to his England starting XI against Spain
  • Thomas Tuchel fires dig at Gareth Southgate hours before England debut and it's got fans talking
  • Premier League club 'favourites' to give Gareth Southgate first job after England departure
  • Thomas Tuchel 'makes decision' on replacing Gareth Southgate as England manager