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In the history of English football, only one man suddenly broke the record set by Callum Hudson-Odoi in Podgorica.
At just 18 years and 138 days, Chelsea's teenager became the second youngest player to have played a competitive match for England, behind the legendary Wayne Rooney. However, at a party meant to be a celebration of an extraordinary career, the winger was plunged into a new storm of racism.
England's black players, including Raheem Sterling and Danny Rose, stars of the Premier League, as well as Hudson-Odoi have been under attack from the public.
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18 – Callum Hudson-Odoi (18y-138d) is the second-youngest male player to enter a competitive game for England after Wayne Rooney against Turkey in April 2003 (17y 160d). Moment. pic.twitter.com/DWmKCDRj8Q
– OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 25, 2019
It was an incident that could have moved a player the age and inexperience of the teenager, but his response has instead shown a young man touting a maturity beyond his age.
"You're trying to make the most of the moment, but when you hear things like that from fans, it's not ok, it's unacceptable," he told beIN Sports.
"I do not think discrimination should be anywhere – we are equal. Rosey and I heard it, "oooh, oooh".
"You just have to keep your head, keep a strong mentality. I hope that UEFA will take care of it. "
The coolness and eloquence of the beginner in England has earned praise in the world of football, while his composed interview has been broadcast around the world. At just 18, he has already made his mark on the national team by getting help in which his manager, Gareth Southgate, calls it "fabulous performance".
However, his performance may have deepened the mystery of the clubs.
Racist provocations target Rose
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Match in figures between Callum Hudson-Odoi and Montenegro:
100% of tackles won
Accuracy of pbadage of 90%
79 keys
5 take-ons won
3 chances created
2 shots
1 shot on goal
1 interception
1 helpA first memorable start in England. ? pic.twitter.com/nwA8UvevmB
– Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 25, 2019
Imagine that your football expertise pays millions a year and you still have not started Hudson-Odoi in PL, that it plays a World Cup (and twice PL) that wins the CM and leaves another striker winner of the CM (and now the 3rd top scorer of France) on the bench too.
Sarri not sorry. pic.twitter.com/i26d5J2yp2
– Spencer FC (@SpencerOwen) March 25, 2019
Incredibly, Hudson Odoi's first start for England came even before he played in a Premier League game against Chelsea. It's confusing. After demolishing Perth Glory during a preseason game in Australia in July, it was clear that he was ready for the big things, but his manager, Maurizio Sarri, has been reluctant with the idea of recruiting young talents.
Hudson-Odoi has only made six appearances in the English top flight this season, while Eden Hazard and Pedro continue to start week after week, regardless of their opposition.
Even rumors of Bayern Munich's potential migration of up to £ 35 million could not encourage Sarri to play the talent of the young gun to avoid losing it.
Fortunately for Hudson-Odoi, his national coach is not so reluctant. This morning, Southgate has tasted the booty of its decision to trust young people. Chelsea's under-exploited star has appeared at home internationally, continuing the trend of young stars emerging for the Three Lions.
He joins Jadon Sancho and Declan Rice to usher in a new generation of English talent.
But why can not he play a game in Chelsea?
Hudson-Odoi has spoken so eloquently in describing the racist abuse he and Danny Rose have suffered while playing tonight. Montenegro supporters made them monkey sounds. Repugnant. pic.twitter.com/pU8xBHDj9s
– James Masters (@Masters_JamesD) March 25, 2019
"You have to understand that in the same situation we have Pedro, Willian and Hazard," said Sarri last month.
"I want to remind you that Callum, with this one (against Malmo), played 14 games. There is no other 18-year-old in England with 14 games in the first team. So I think we use it correctly.
"Of course, the 20 games this season will be 30 games next and 40 the second. If I'm at the club and want Callum to play consistently, I have to sell another winger. Otherwise, the manager is in trouble. "
When Hudson-Odoi was denied a transfer request in January, he did not have the opportunity to join the German champions and stayed in Chelsea. Sarri has diplomatically qualified "the future of our club and that of English football" – and he is right.
But with performances like this morning on the world stage, the teenager will not be chained to Stamford Bridge and the teams will surely be ready to open their checkbook to remove it.
In the end, the 18-year-old rises fast, so Chelsea can either propel the path or stay in his wake.
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