ENGLAND star Angel Gomes has made his first start in a Three Lions shirt – but fans have been mostly shocked about his height.
The former Manchester United midfielder was tidy in possession during his England debut in the 2-0 win over Ireland.
ReutersAngel Gomes is one of England’s smallest players ever[/caption]
And he has been given the chance to stand out at Wembley.
But Gomes’ appearance also was notable for his diminutive stature and SunSport can explain why.
How tall is Angel Gomes?
According to various England football team’s official website, Angel Gomes is 168 cm tall. Or 5ft 6ins, if you prefer.
He’s certainly the smallest player in Lee Carsley‘s squad, although fellow Mancunian Rico Lewis comes in at 5ft 7ins.
Who is England’s shortest-ever player?
England’s smallest player of all time goes by the name of Fanny Walden. He was just 5ft 2ins (157 cm).
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, is 5ft 6ins — the same height as former England, Manchester City and Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Another wideman who featured in Sven-Goran Eriksson, Steve McClaren and Fabio Capello’s England squads alongside Wright Phillips was Aaron Lennon.
The ex-Tottenham star measured a mere 5ft 5ins.
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