Manchester City defender Nico O’Reilly says it was a “dream come true” to make his England debut against Serbia at Wembley Stadium, adding that he has already set his sights on a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s official World Cup squad.
“I’m over the moon,” O’Reilly told BBC Radio 5 Live after the 2-0 win. “It has been a very special night making my England debut – a dream come true for me and my family.
“I want to thank everyone who has helped me get here, my mum, stepdad and sister. For them to watch me play here at Wembley is a crazy feeling.
“I got told I would be starting earlier on in the day. We had a meeting where the squad was announced and I was in the team. I was calm and excited.
“I knew it was a big moment but I was calm, level-headed and just ready for the game.
“Everything happens for a reason and it comes at the right time. I take it game by game and day by day. I will keep working hard and keep going.
“The World Cup squad is an aim of mine. I would love to be there. I just need to keep working hard and hopefully I’ll be there.”