Tyrique George, who’s eligible to play for Nigeria, has acquired reward after scoring his first senior purpose for Chelsea of their 3-0 win in opposition to Legia Warszawa within the UEFA Convention League.
The 19-year-old ahead, who joined Chelsea’s academy as a younger boy, opened the scoring simply after half-time on the Stadion Wojska Polskiego in Poland.
George reacted shortly within the forty ninth minute, firing house from shut vary after Legia goalkeeper Kacper Tobiasz spilled a shot from Chelsea captain Reece James. His well-taken purpose gave the Blues the lead and set the tone for the remainder of the sport.
Noni Madueke later scored twice to seal the win for Chelsea, but it surely was George’s good end that caught the attention.
Former Leeds United striker Lucy Ward praised George throughout her commentary on TNT Sports, saying:
“I’m so happy for Tyrique George. The modified tempo makes the distinction. George is correct readily available to drive house the rebound. Good for the younger man.”
George performed for 75 minutes and impressed all through. He accomplished 89% of his passes, had 46 touches, and seemed sharp earlier than being changed by fellow teenager Shim Mheuka.
This purpose marks one other step ahead for George, who made his senior debut for Chelsea earlier within the season of their 2-1 win over Servette.
Though George has performed for England at youth degree, he’s nonetheless eligible to characterize Nigeria at senior degree — protecting alive the potential of a future call-up to the Tremendous Eagles.