He duly made his England debut, coming on as a 60th minute substitute in a 2-0 victory.
But you are always a bit nervous making your England debut.
He already had surgery on both of his knees during 1970 and 1971 before making his England debut in 1972.
He was handed his England debut later that year.
He made his England debut at the age of 23 in 1892 against Scotland.
The 27 year-old made his England debut in 2004.
He made his senior England debut as a substitute against China in 1996.
He made his England debut in 1976, and won five caps in total.
He is one of five players to have scored a hat-trick on his England debut, yet not make a second appearance.
In terms of temperament, he is the same player who made his England debut as an 18-year old in 1998.