Top five youngest England debutants after Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi makes Three Lions bow

Top five youngest England debutants after Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi makes Three Lions bow
Callum Hudson-Odoi has become the fifth youngest player to make his England debut in the post-war era.The Chelsea winger made his senior Three Lions bow in Friday’s 5-0 victory over Czech Republic at just 18 years and 136 days old.6

Callum Hudson-Odoi ceased his chance with England

Hudson-Odoi has been frustrated by his lack of regular game-time at Stamford Bridge this season, but was ready to cease his chance in an England shirt.The youngster – who is yet to start a league game for the Blues but has flourished in the Europa League with four goals and two assists – even helped wrap things against the Czechs, with his shot leading to an own-goal to make it 5-0 at Wembley.But where does he rank in the Three Lions’ youngest post-war debutants? talkSPORT had a look…

5. Callum Hudson-Odoi

Debut: March 22, 2019 vs the Czech Republic

Age: 18 years, 136 days

Caps: 1

6

Many more caps are likely to follow for Callum Hudson-Odoi

Hudson-Odoi was originally called up to Englands Under-21s side for this months international games, but injuries to senior stars saw Gareth Southgate promote the Londoner to his squad.The 18-year-old replaced Raheem Sterling in the 70th minute of England’s 5-0 win against the Czech Republic in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier. He looked bright on the left wing and played a part in the final goal six minutes from time. His shot was saved by goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka and rebounded off Chelsea team-mate Tomas Kalas and into the net.He could be a future star for England.

4. Michael Owen

Debut: 11 February 1998 vs Chile

Age: 18 years, 59 days

Caps: 89

6

Michael Owen burst on to the international scene in 1998

Owen played the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 friendly defeat to Chile at Wembley to mark the start of a long England career.The 39-year-old is Englands fifth all-time top scorer with 40 goals. He became Englands youngest ever player to appear and score at a World Cup after coming on as a substitute against Tunisia in 1998. He then came off the bench in the following match to net Englands equaliser in a 2-1 defeat to Romania.Owen won the Ballon d’Or in 2001 for his prolific performances with Liverpool and England he remains the only Englishman to bag the award, which honours the best footballer over a calendar year.

3. Raheem Sterling

Debut: 14 November 2012 vs Sweden

Age: 17 years, 342 days

Caps: 48

6

It was an England debut to forget for Raheem Sterling

Sterling played 84 minutes as an experimental England side lost 4-2 to Sweden when Zlatan Ibrahimovics four goals condemned Roy Hodgsons men to a first defeat of the calendar year. Steven Caulker, Leon Osman, Ryan Shawcross, Carl Jenkinson and Wilfried Zaha also made their Three Lions debuts in Stockholm.Despite being just 24, the Manchester City star is one of the most senior players in the current England camp.

2. Wayne Rooney

Debut: 12 February 2003 vs Australia

Age: 17 years, 111 days

Caps: 120

6

Wayne Rooney during his England debut

Rooney was a 52^nd-minute substitute in Englands friendly defeat to Australia. He is Englands most-capped outfield player and is just five short of legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton. Along with that accolade, the 33-year-old is the Three Lions all-time top scorer with 53 goals.At the third attempt, he scored his first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2014 finals.

1. Theo Walcott

Debut: 30 May 2006 vs Hungary

Age: 17 years, 75 days

Caps: 47

6

Theo Walcott made his England debut after coming on for Michael Owen

Sven-Goran Eriksson shocked the country by naming a 17-year-old Walcott in his 2006 World Cup squad. The winger even made his England bow before debuting for Arsenal. He was a 65^th-minute substitute in Englands 3-1 win over Hungary, but watched the World Cup from the bench as the Three Lions were knocked out by Portugal on penalties in the quarter-finals.His most memorable moment in an England shirt came when he bagged a hat-trick against Croatia in a World Cup qualifier in 2008.

---

'I DON'T RATE HIM' Ricky, an avid Red Devils supporter, has had enough of the England striker - who he claims isn't even a 'Premier League footballer' Marcus Rashford may be regarded by many as one of the most talented young players in the world, but one Manchester United supporter certainly doesn't hold the striker…
'I don't even think he's a Premier League footballer', says

---

Matthijs de Ligt was the hero as Ajax knocked Juventus out of the Champions League with a 2-1 win at the Allianz Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo gave the Bianconeri the lead just before the half-hour
Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus stars work ahead of Champions

---

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Rivals drawn against each other to provide El Clasico Copa del Rey semi-final The two sides last met in the competition in the 2014 final when Madrid won 2-1, which saw a
El Clásico: History of Rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real

---

New challenge? The Portuguese coach has been out of work since being sacked by United in December Jose Mourinho says he is open to managing in Ligue 1. The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss was a guest of Lille sporting director Luis Campos for their goalless draw with Montpellier on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho admits he is 'desperate to work' as he targets

---

Jermain Defoe: Rangers were after Bournemouth striker for

---

Wayne Rooney can break Peter Shilton's England cap record says Roy Hodgson Rooney is set to win his 100th cap against Slovenia next week; Peter Shilton won 125 gaps during his 20-year career
Ray Parlour - Page 3 - talkSPORT

---

MUCH NEEDED Niall McGinn gave the Green and Whites the lead shortly after the break and Davis sealed the win from the spot after George Saville was fouled in the box Northern Ireland earned a much-needed victory in a match Michael O'Neill had called essential as they saw off Estonia 2-0 in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland 2-0 Estonia: Steven Davis slots late penalty

---

Chris Smalling gives Lionel Messi a bloody nose and eye in brutal clash during Manchester United vs Barcelona The English defender collided with the Argentinian legend in a game where Barca ran
Fans React as Smalling gives Messi a bloody nose and eye in

---

Callum Hudson-Odoi is Eden Hazard's Successor Who is Callum Hudson-Odoi? Callum Hudson-Odoi was born in Wandsworth, Greater London in November 2000. Having been a Blue since 2007, Hudson-Odoi has looked more and more promising as he progressed through the youth ranks at Chelsea.
Chelsea to offer Hudson-Odoi Eden Hazard's no. 10 shirt

---

Chelsea and Arsenal are now just hours away from facing each other in the Europa League Final on Wednesday. The north London rivals meet in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 29 for an all-English affair

---

Liverpool transfer news: Alberto Moreno set to sign 'two-year

---

Rafa Benitez puts one Newcastle player up for sale but rules out Jonjo Shelvey exit in January Posted on December 29, 2018 Author Fellaixxo Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez insists Jonjo Shelvey will not be sold in the January transfer window - but refused to talk about any potential incomings at St James' Park.
Jonjo Shelvey banned for five games and fined £100,000 for

---

Andy Robertson is set to be fit for the Champions League final in a huge boost for Liverpool.The left-back picked up an injury during t Liverpool injury latest: Reds handed huge boost with Andy Robertson set to be fit for Champions League final - CHOCHILINO
Liverpool injury latest: Reds handed huge boost with Andy

---

Anthony Joshua UK fight time tonight: Confirmed ring walk time for Andy Ruiz Jr fight. Joshua has been forced to defend his world heavyweight titles against Ruiz after an agreement with Tyson Fury
What time is Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr tonight? UK fight

---