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What significant record did Micah Richards set on his England debut?

  • Fastest goal

  • Youngest defender

  • Most tackles

  • Longest play time

Answer

Micah Richards became England's youngest-ever defender when he made his debut in 2006 at the age of 18 years and 238 days. This record stood for over a decade until it was broken by Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2018. Richards' debut was a memorable one, as he helped England to a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in a friendly match.
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