Gary Lineker comments on ‘very special’ Rio Ngumoha’s performance in England’s latest match

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Rio Ngumoha made his second appearance for England on Tuesday evening, playing for the final 20 minutes as the Three Lions beat Czechia.The Liverpool youngster has established himself in the thoughts of Thomas Tuchel despite some slightly limited game time with the Reds so far this season, and looks set to be a star of the national team for years to come.Gary Lineker certainly seems to think so, anyway, and the former England striker has now made a point of praising what he saw from Ngumoha during his cameo earlier in the week. Should he be higher?

Give us your thoughts! 👇 Mohamed Salah Lineker impressed by NgumohaWith Czechia down to 10 men and already losing 2-0 by the time Ngumoha came on, they were always going to find him a nightmare to deal with.As usual, the 18-year-old gave his opposition full-back no time to rest, immediately looking to be positive on the ball in his new role on the right of the attack.Although Ngumoha himself has admitted that this is not his favoured position, he is beginning to grow into it, and according to Lineker, he is doing it very well indeed, with Liverpool supporters having plenty to be excited about with the youngster.“I tell you who impressed me when he came on, Ngumoha,” the former striker told The Rest Is Football earlier this week.READ MORE: Rio Ngumoha names the fastest player he’s ever seen while watching Liverpool“He’s not scared to take someone on. He’s a seriously talented young player.

He’s got something very, very special to be that good at that age. He failed to connect with all three of his attempted crosses, while he only had one touch in the Czechia box and did not attempt any of his trademark dribbles.Nevertheless, he was tidy with the ball, completing eight out of nine passes, while he also showed off his defensive work, making one tackle and winning two out of three duels.Ngumoha will hopefully have far more impressive performances with Liverpool as the season progresses, but while this was not a stand out turn for him, every appearance should be seen as a step forward, and Lineker is right to be excited.