England fans love it as history repeats itself with Three Lions legend’s son scoring in U17s win in Germany
ENGLAND fans are overjoyed after history repeated itself in Germany 23 years on.
The Three Lions famously beat the Germans on their own patch in Munich 5-1 in 2001.
I accidentally named the goalscorer of 🏴’s 2nd as Reigan Heskey when it was Kaden Braithwaite, but Reigan is on the scoresheet now; to make it 3-1 🏴
— The Next Wave (@_TheNextWave_) September 10, 2024
-Another goal set up by Harry Howell
-Assertive diag driving by Heskey before a shift+arm use to create sep & a strong finish https://t.co/DNAIohiB4o pic.twitter.com/jkbAOKemfd
GettyReigan Heskey scored the third goal as England Under-17s beat Germany[/caption]
GettyThe young forward came off the bench to seal the victory in Germany[/caption]
Times Newspapers LtdFans were reminded of his dad Emile Heskey scoring for England in Germany[/caption]
Times Newspapers LtdHeskey scored the final goal in England’s famous 5-1 rout[/caption]
Liverpool trio Michael Owen, Steven Gerrard and Emile Heskey all got on the scoresheet with Owen netting a hat-trick.
Heskey put the final nail in the Germany coffin as he burst through on goal in the 74th minute before firing into the bottom corner on an historic night for England.
And years on his young son Reigan did exactly the same as the Under-17s came from behind to beat Germany.
Reigan Heskey, 16, came off the bench to wrap up the victory after goals from Manchester United‘s Kaden Braithwaite and Seth Ridgeon overturned Germany’s 1-0 lead.
England’s official X account celebrated by sharing the goal alongside the caption: “An away win in Germany with Heskey on the scoresheet?” followed by a winking emoji.
Fans celebrated the victory and loved the fact history repeated itself with a Heskey firing past Germany.
One reacted saying: “HESKEY MAGIC! Who else but Emile Heskey to score in a massive away win in Germany?”
Another added: “3-1! Even Heskey scored,” in reference to the chant created by England fans following the 2001 win.
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Can you name the famous fathers?
Our dad’s a Man Utd legend – now we run our own gym
My dad is an Arsenal Invincible – and I played under him
Our dad is Man Utd Treble winner – now we’re following in his footsteps
My dad is a legendary manager – and I even dated one of his players
Our dad won it all for Chelsea – now we’re starring for our country
A third wrote: “Brings back memories!”
Heskey Jr plays for Manchester City and has featured in the Under-18 Premier League this season, scoring one goal in three games.
