Jadon Sancho wouldn't be playing for England if he'd have stayed at Manchester City, according to Jamie Redknapp.
The 18-year-old, who left City for Borussia Dortmund last summer, made his first start for his country in the friendly with the United States and impressed laying on an assist for Trent Alexander-Arnold's second goal.
Sancho is enjoying a stellar start to the season in the Bundesliga and Redknapp has praised his decision to leave English football in search of more first-team opportunities.
"Jadon Sancho, 18 years of age, what a talent. I was so impressed with him," he said on Sky Sports. "He's a great example actually of a young player who took the opportunity to go and play abroad, got himself into the first team because no disrespect to Manchester City, if he had stayed at City there is no way he will have played for England tonight. It's just a fact.
"The fact that he has gone away, he's taken a chance, a real gamble, been brave and it has paid off, it really has.
"I love his flair. This kid has got so much talent the game is easy for him. He dribbles past people like they are not there.
"He moves the ball so effortlessly and that is a real gift when you can travel like that at pace.
"He runs away from people, he has got step-overs, he wriggles away from people, can pick a pass.
"He's so skilful, so skilful. To be doing that at 18 years of age on a big stage, it's incredible. We are so lucky to have him."
