Published 15:18 IST, October 15th 2019
Tyrone Mings: Aston Villa defender's journey towards England debut
Aston Villa defender made his full England debut in the 0-6 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier win against Bulgaria. Here's a look at his journey from SFA to Aston Villa.
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From Bournemouth outcast to Aston Villa fan favourite, Tyrone Mings has seen good growth. The Premier League defender made his England debut in Monday night's entertaining UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier win against Bulgaria. Mings managed a clean sheet as the visitors registered a 6-0 win against Bulgaria in a match that was marred by racist chants. Let's take a look at Tyrone Mings' journey from Bournemouth to the Three Lions' starting 11 coached by Gareth Southgate.
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings makes senior England debut
Tyrone Mings - The perfect partner for Harry Maguire at the heart of England's defence?
Tyrone Mings Began his tryst with football at the tender age of eight, when he joined the reputed Southampton Football Academy. But after being let go by Saints at the age of 15, Mings revealed that he was on the verge of quitting football. In the years, that followed the 6ft 5in defender dabbled amongst non-league teams, first at Yate Town and then at Chippenham Town. His big break came when he was scouted by Ipswich Town while in his late teens. Soon enough, Bournemouth manager sanctioned his £8m transfer in 2015. However, Mings had a disastrous Bournemouth debut wherein he suffered a crippling knee ligament injury, which left him out the team for a year. Tyrone Mings was then sent out on loan at Championship side Aston Villa at the start of the 2018-19 season. After impressing at Villa last season, Mings was signed on a permanent basis for a massive £26.5m deal. The 26-year old has been outstanding on his return to the Premier League this season which earned him a call-up to Gareth Southgate's young England squad for the ongoing UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers. Tyrone Mings made his full England debut in the 0-6 win against Bulgaria and undoubtedly was one of the most solid players on the pitch. Our opinion? England have found the perfect partner for Harry Maguire.
Check out Tyrone Mings' impressive displays in the Premier League
Updated 18:08 IST, October 15th 2019