Southgate hands Anthony Gordon, Ezri Konsa and Kobbie Mainoo their England caps
A heartwarming video has shown Gareth Southgate handing out England caps to the Three Lions' newest debutants.
Southgate's side returned to action on Saturday, but they suffered a 1-0 defeat by Brazil at Wembley after incoming Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick tapped home a late winner for the Selecao.
It was an opportunity to experiment for the England boss though, with several key men such as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka missing through injury.
Anthony Gordon was rewarded for his strong Newcastle form and impressive exploits for England Under 21s by starting on the left wing, while both Ezri Konsa and Kobbie Mainoo came off the bench to also make their debuts.
And on Sunday, Southgate provided England's newest stars with their commemorative Three Lions legacy caps.
In a video shared on X by England's official account, the 53-year-old led the presentation and praised the trio for their breakthrough.
He said: 'Three lads making their debut. Those of you who have got 40 or 50 caps plus, you remember that moment and what that was like.
'An unbelievable memory for you. You join me now at numbers 1278, 1279, 1280.
'Going back through the Bobby Charlton's, the Bobby Moore's, that's the club you join.
'So, Anthony congratulations. Ez, at 20 minutes in, you come on and mark Vinicius (Jnr). That's not a bad start to life (as an international).'
Southgate has become renowned for blooding fresh talent over his eight-year tenure, with Mainoo's introduction in the 75th minute meaning the Man United midfielder became the 64th player to debut under the England boss.
Jesse Lingard was the inaugural star to be handed a debut by the 53-year-old in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Malta in 2016.
The last player to make their debut before the newest
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