What was unique about Taylor’s selection for the senior England team?
Youngest player ever
Not in top two flights
Oldest debutant
First with a beard
Answer
Taylor was a unique selection for the senior England team as he was the first ever player to be chosen while playing outside the top two flights of English football. He had been a key player for Tranmere Rovers in the third tier, earning a call-up to the national side despite the club's lower league status.
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