A section of fans have taken to Twitter to hail Joe Gomez for his performance in England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain last night.
The Liverpool defender played the full 90 minutes of the clash at Wembley as he was given the nod to start as one of three centre-backs alongside John Stones and Harry Maguire.
Supporters of Liverpool and other clubs reacted in droves to Gomez’s third international appearances, with comments including ‘wow’, ‘insane’ and “stud”.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below.
COMMENTARY:
Judging by the vast number of complimentary comments about Gomez during and after the defeat at Wembley, it is not just Liverpool fans who are swooning over the 21-year-old. The defender was selected by Gareth Southgate ahead of Kyle Walker after his hugely impressive start to the season at Anfield. He have a strong account of himself and finished the match with a pass completion rate of 94.1 per cent, the best of anyone in England’s starting XI. But it was not all wine and roses for Gomez, who misplaced a pass early on and his defending was described as a “little naive” by pundit Gary Neville when he had a nibble at an opponent and conceded a free-kick in a dangerous area. But he finished the match strongly and one late throw-in had many fans comparing him to Rory Delap, the greatest purveyors of throws in the Premier League era. Gomez is a hugely talented player and his confidence should only rise from this super-smooth performance.
Joe Gomez looking like he could one of the best CB on the Prem this season!
— Joshua Séan Johnston (@almeriafan1) September 8, 2018
Joe Gomez was so good.
— GusandSaM (@GusandSaM) September 8, 2018
#ENGESP Wow! Joe Gomez is boss and still just 21.
— redxabi (@redxabi141) September 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/RockyKlopp/status/1038531233695838213
https://twitter.com/RowdenJRSG/status/1038530027225313281
Oh my god. Laugh about LFCs throw in coach now. That Joe Gomez throw at the end was insane #ENGESP
— Dan Owen (@Dan8Owen) September 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/Luke_Evans91/status/1038539862759157761
https://twitter.com/dio1vanni/status/1038526208470917125
Looks a great player that Joe Gomez
— Mshunqisi ( Efayo Mayife) #cryifyoumust (@whatchumeanson) September 9, 2018
Joe Gomez right now. Years of hard work after 2 massive injuries paying off. Unless he gets injured at Liverpool, he's 100% in the team every week. Boss tonight for England too. Made up for the lad ??
— Cathal OL ????? (@IrishRED05) September 9, 2018
Joe Gomez is going to be one hell of a CB.
— ? (@Moreno14_) September 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/kizYNWA/status/1038564547005693953
Not the result we wanted tonight but joe Gomez was a massive plus. Ramos was the best player on the pitch by a mile tho ??????????????
— Tav (@davtav8) September 8, 2018