Joe Gomez played a crucial role in England’s 3-2 victory over Spain last night in the UEFA Nations League.
Liverpool’s 21-year-old started alongside Harry Maguire at the back, in place of Manchester City’s John Stones, and did as good a job as could be expected.
Up against the likes of Rodrigo and Iago Aspas, Gomez produced a performance of utter composure, showing physicality when necessary.
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He knows when to put his foot on the ball and pass, or throw himself in front of it!
It’s no wonder he and Virgil van Dijk have developed such a fantastic partnership this season, with many England fans recognising it as probably the best in the Premier League after seeing Gomez at first hand.
Normally, England fans on Twitter just say moronic things about Jordan Henderson, so it’s quite nice to see such consistent praise of a Red.
You can see it below:
Joe Gomez is amazing but still below John terry' standards
— Grandy (@garang_lalik) October 16, 2018
Joe Gomez is an absolute baller
— George Goldie (@GeorgeGoldie2) October 15, 2018
Joe Gomez is the best cb England have
— Kamran (@humancappuccino) October 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/arabdeek/status/1052043312805249024
Joe Gomez + VVD best cb pairing in the prem atm?
— Zanka no Tachi (the animated version) (@the_nYne) October 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/harrybaldwin55/status/1052003155871961088
Joe Gomez getting the praise he deserves. One of the best defenders in the league
— Dan (@danxgriffiths) October 15, 2018
Joe Gomez is a good defender. Liverpool have got a gem
— Abayomi (@yurng_god) October 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/0nContradiction/status/1051974913635086336
John Stones and Joe Gomez CB partnership looking shit hot for the future
— George (@georgesbarnes) October 15, 2018