"It's the Jadon Sancho effect."
That's what every Manchester United fan was saying after Harry Kane gave England the lead against Ukraine within minutes.
The winger was handed his first start of the Euros to cap off a brilliant week as he sealed his move to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund.
Many had clamoured for him to be given a chance since the start of the tournament so they believed it was about time he got the nod in Gareth Southgate's starting line-up.
Sancho was lively in the first half and, although he didn't have a direct involvement in Kane's opener as Raheem Sterling set up the Tottenham striker, United supporters felt that his inclusion made all the difference.
Did you agree with Gareth Southgate's decision to start Jadon Sancho? Comment below.
@IAMDJREMINISCE said: "Sancho already bringing good luck lol."
@NMekz added: "Jadon Sancho can play football."
@TheGreatTNMarv tweeted: "My man of the match is Sancho."
@_marieenicolee said: "That Sancho effect."
@Gideomatic_ added: "Sancho starts and England score their earliest goal in 7 years."
@MUNIRTM11 tweeted: "Sancho. That’s the tweet."
Southgate explained his decision to include Sancho from the start..
Doubling down on his claim that Sancho was not distracted by the transfer saga, the Three Lions boss told BBC Sport: "He's [Sancho] been really bright in training in the last ten days or so.
"We've been looking for those moments in training, where they've been showing aggression with the ball, and he's really shown that.
"It looks like Ukraine are going to have five at the back. It's been a huge challenge for all our attacking players because we have got so much depth.
"We can't keep everyone happy but Jadon Sancho's profile for this game - we need one-versus-one specialists - he has got that ability.
"The Stadio Olimpico is a brilliant theatre. I think it's been good for us to come away from Wembley but we will find out over the next 90 minutes if that's going to be a deciding factor for us.
"We know the weather forecast is extremely hot. It's a lovely night for football.
"Ukraine have had a fantastic run and have already gone further than any of their teams in past in the European Championship.
"We have to be patient at the right times. We need to make short runs and use width to break them down."
