Jadon Sancho: why England’s latest discovery may be best yet

The 18-year-old dazzled during his first England start against USA at Wembley

Jadon Sancho
Jadon Sancho is first player from an overseas club to start for England since 2009
(Image credit: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney bade farewell to England at Wembley on Thursday night, but the old stager was outshone by England’s young generation of breakout talent, who produced another fine performance against the USA.

Star of the show was 18-year-old Jadon Sancho, who was making his full England debut and could prove to be yet another glittering talent for manager Gareth Southgate.

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