Trent Alexander-Arnold reflected on his part in a 2-0 victory for England against Czechia.
The Real Madrid defender is the ninth player to feature for Thomas Tuchel in the role of right back, and his impact at the Fortuna Arena should give the German something to think about for the future.
The hosts went down to ten men in the first half after a foul from Pavel Sulc on Elliot Anderson, and the expectation on the Three Lions increased to take all three points in this Nations League game.
Assist for Anthony Gordon
Alexander-Arnold assisted Anthony Gordon with a pinpoint delivery in order to break the deadlock, then Harry Kane doubled the advantage. The result means that England are level on points with Croatia, and the 27-year-old was happy to contribute to a big win for his team in the tournament.
"I think it was good, they go down to 10 men and then there's more pressure on us to win the game but actually it makes it more difficult, they get very compact and defend. It's very hard to break them down. But we got that early on in the second half which is what we needed.
“I spoke to Ant [Anthony Gordon] at half-time and said if I'm getting in those spaces make sure you get to the back post, you don't expect to get it that fast but it did and it worked.
“He's great to play with [Anthony.] I tried to get the ball and try and see what the best play is and try and play forward and create something. And I was able to get the pass.
Pride in the England shirt
“It's always an honour to represent my country. It's been a long time but I've always believed I can play for England. That belief has always been there and it was about proving it at club level. The manager gave me a chance, hopefully he is happy with how I played."
