Saints defender Harwood-Bellis scores on dream England debut

SAINTS defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis scored on a dream debut for England's senior team at Wembley on Sunday evening.

Harwood-Bellis, 22, earned his maiden cap for the Three Lions with a substitute cameo in their 5-0 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.

And just 17 minutes after entering the fray, he headed in his first goal for England, following Rickie Lambert's lead of scoring on his debut.

The under-21s European Championship winner met Jude Bellingham's deep cross with a fierce header past Caoimhin Kelleher.

Harwood-Bellis had already enjoyed a brilliant goalscorer season. His first strike for England is his fourth of the campaign but by far the most special.

Harry Kane, Anthony Gordan, Conor Gallagher and Jarrod Bowen also scored for England as they topped their Nations League group.