Udogie makes ‘childhood dream come true’ with Italy debut

Future Udogie made his senior Italy debut at this time towards Malta, making a ‘childhood dream come true,’ and now needs to beat England at Wembley.

The 20-year-old Tottenham Hotspur wing-back got here off the bench throughout the 4-0 victory on the Stadio San Nicola in Bari this night, changing Inter man Federico Dimarco.

Though he represented the Azzurri at numerous youth ranges together with eight caps for the Below-21 facet, this was his first for the senior squad.

“Sporting the Italy jersey was a dream I had since childhood and now it has come true,” Udogie advised RAI Sport.

“I’m very pleased and even happier with the victory that enables us to proceed pushing for qualification.”

Italy at the moment are second within the EURO 2024 qualifying group with 10 factors from 5 video games, simply three behind leaders England.

Ukraine even have 10 factors, however have already performed six matches, whereas North Macedonia are on seven factors from six video games.

It has been a robust begin to the season for Udogie, who made the transfer from Udinese to Premier League leaders Tottenham.

“It’s going properly, I need to proceed working exhausting and maintain proving what I can do. I dedicate the debut to my household and all those that love me.”

On Tuesday there’s a showdown with England at Wembley Stadium, so Udogie is returning to his new house of London.

“It’s an enormous sport, we’ll go there to play our method and to win.”