Angel Gomes

2024 - 9 - 10

From Manchester Wonderkid to England Star: Angel Gomes Takes the Spotlight!

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Get ready to cheer as Angel Gomes makes his first England start against Finland, proving that sometimes all you need is a change of scenery!

Angel Gomes is about to take the football world by storm with his first starting position for England in their Nations League clash against Finland! After a stellar rise from Manchester United's academy, where he was once considered one of the club's most promising talents, Gomes found his stride in Ligue 1 playing for Lille OSC. His transition across the Channel has been nothing short of remarkable, showcasing how a fresh environment can rekindle the flames of talent and ambition.

The 23-year-old midfielder has already garnered attention on a global scale thanks to his impressive debut performance against the Republic of Ireland, leaving fans and critics buzzing with excitement. Standing at 5ft 6in, Gomes may not tower over defenders like Harry Kane, but his agility, exceptional ball control, and astonishing vision on the pitch certainly put him on par with the giants of the game. After months of hard work and patience, his chance to shine has finally arrived as he dons the famous Three Lions jersey.

In the lead-up to the match against Finland, many commentators have been quick to speculate whether Gomes could fill the coveted No. 6 spot for England, a position that has long been under scrutiny. Renowned football legends Ian Wright and Roy Keane have already begun singing his praises, highlighting his ‘busy’ playing style that keeps the team ticking. In a squad packed with talent and experience, Gomes is not just another player; he aims to showcase his prowess and add a new dimension to the English squad’s tactical play.

As we gear up to watch what may become a historic appearance for Romano Gomes, let's not forget the path that led him here. The world of football is infused with tales of perseverance and second chances, and Gomes' journey epitomizes this ethos. From a promising academy footballer facing challenges in Manchester to grabbing the attention of an entire nation, his story is a reminder that great things can happen with a little bit of faith!

Fun Fact: Did you know that Gomes is just as tall as N'Golo Kante? Both stars have proven that height is not a limitation when it comes to dominating the midfield!

Additionally, it's interesting to note that while many young talents fall through the cracks, Gomes has managed to carve out a name for himself in Ligue 1, statistically ranking amongst the top young players in Europe. This could pave the way for a bright future not just in his club career, but for England on the international stage as well!

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Angel Gomes to make first England start in Finland Nations League ... (The Athletic)

Angel Gomes will make his first start for England in the Nations League game with Finland on Tuesday night. The Lille midfielder, formerly of Manchester ...

The Rise of Angel Gomes: How Ligue 1 & Lille made an England ... (LFP)

He was once hyped as one of the biggest 'wonderkids' in Manchester United's academy, but it would take a move to Northern France for the Englishman to ...

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How tall is Angel Gomes? Height of Lille's ex-Man United midfielder ... (Sporting News)

Angel Gomes' tidy work on the ball caught the eye on his England debut against the Republic of Ireland. However, the Lille midfielder's diminutive stature ...

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Angel Gomes' recent rise to continue with first England start (Yahoo Sports)

Lille midfielder Angel Gomes is expected to make his first England start against Finland on Tuesday after being handed his first senior call-up under Lee ...

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Why Man United let Angel Gomes leave as England give full debut ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The latest Manchester United news during September's international break as Academy graduate Angel Gomes makes his full debut for England in their Nations ...

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Man Utd fans all saying same thing about Angel Gomes after ... (United In Focus)

Angel Gomes started for England at Wembley and Man Utd fans reacted to the Lille star's performance against Finland in the Nations League.

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Angel Gomes a tidy cog who kept side ticking (The Times)

Is Lille player the No 6 England have craved? Here is a scouting report on his full international debut.

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Ian Wright and Roy Keane heap praise on Angel Gomes' 'busy ... (Daily Mail)

The former Man United youngster starred in England's win over Finland; Angel Gomes impressed on his full debut in the comfortable Three Lions victory ...

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Angel Gomes is 5ft 6in just like N'Golo Kante and has a lot of ... (The Sun)

AT first glance, it seemed like England had more mascots than normal when the teams lined up for their 2-0 win over Finland.Harry Kane had a couple of.

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Angel Gomes' recent rise to continue with first England start (90min)

Angel Gomes set to make full England debut against Finland on Tuesday · Lille midfielder handed first senior call-up under Lee Carsley · Former Manchester United ...

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Man Utd, Mourinho & France - Gomes' route to England debut (Yahoo Sports)

From playing for Manchester United at 16 to falling out with Jose Mourinho and restarting his career in France, Angel Gomes has had an unusual route to an ...

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Lee Carsley says Angel Gomes 'fully deserves' wave of plaudits after ... (Daily Mail)

England recorded a comfortable 2-0 Nations League win over Finland last night, with Harry Kane scoring twice on his 100th appearance for the Three Lions ...

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Lee Carsley sends warning to former Man Utd starlet Angel Gomes (Metro)

Lee Carsley was delighted with Angel Gomes following his eye-catching full England debut in a 2-0 Nations League win over Finland at Wembley.

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England player ratings: Angel Gomes and Trent Alexander-Arnold ... (Yahoo Sports)

England 2-0 Iceland: Harry Kane was the star of the show with a second-half brace on his 100th cap but there were some outstanding performances from his ...

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Lille's Angel Gomes set for first England start (Yahoo Sports)

Lille OSC midfielder Angel Gomes (24) is set to make his first start for the England national team as they prepare to take on Finland in the UEFA Nations ...

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Gomes takes the plaudits after first England start (Manchester United)

Former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes sparkled on his full senior debut for England, during the 2-0 victory over Finland at Wembley.

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Angel Gomes hints at solving England's long-running problem on ... (Evening Standard)

Lille midfielder become first male Three Lions player to complete 100 passes on his full debut.

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England player ratings: Angel Gomes and Trent Alexander-Arnold ... (The Independent)

England 2-0 Iceland: Harry Kane was the star of the show with a second-half brace on his 100th cap but there were some outstanding performances from his ...

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Angel Gomes has given nod to Manchester United return - with ... (FourFourTwo)

Former Manchester United star Angel Gomes earned his first England start on Tuesday evening, four years after leaving Old Trafford.

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Liverpool target England star Angel Gomes - but Premier League ... (Goal.com)

Liverpool are eyeing a move for ex-Manchester United ace Angel Gomes, who recently made his international debut for England.

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Liverpool target England star Angel Gomes - but Premier League ... (Goal.com)

Liverpool are eyeing a move for ex-Manchester United ace Angel Gomes, who recently made his international debut for England.

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Breakout England star Angel Gomes 'is Newcastle's top January ... (Daily Mail)

Angel Gomes carved his path to the England team at Lille after leaving Man Utd; The midfielder reportedly has multiple top English and European sides after ...

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Three Premier League Clubs Who Could Sign Angel Gomes (GiveMeSport)

Angel Gomes impressed on his debut for England against Finland and has been delivering consistently for Lille in Ligue 1. · Tottenham, Aston Villa and West Ham ...

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Angel Gomes: Liverpool among Premier League trio in race for new ... (Metro)

Angel Gomes caught the eye on his first start for England on Tuesday night and there is already a string of clubs ready to battle it out for his signature.

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Liverpool target England star Angel Gomes - but Premier League ... (Goal.com)

Liverpool are eyeing a move for ex-Manchester United ace Angel Gomes, who recently made his international debut for England.

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Newcastle tracking England star Angel Gomes as they plot January ... (The Sun)

NEW England star Angel Gomes has become Newcastle's top target.But Toon chief Eddie Howe faces competition for the former Manchester United midfielder.

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