Endrick, a sensation from Brazil, paid tribute to England and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton after scoring the winning goal against the Three Lions at Wembley.
During a close contest between the two teams on Saturday night, 17-year-old sensation Endrick was substituted in after 71 minutes.
Soon after entering the game, he made his mark by scoring a goal after England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had initially saved Vinicius Jr’s shot to score his first goal for his country in only his third appearance.
His goal created history, as Endrick became the youngest male player ever to score at Wembley, and also the youngest player to score for Brazil since Ronaldo.
Interestingly, tonight’s winner in London came exactly 30 years after the legendary striker’s international debut.
Endrick, who is set to join Real Madrid this summer, emphasized that particular landmark after the match.
The youngster also mentioned that his goal was scored at the spiritual home of one of English football’s greatest-ever players in Charlton, and emphasized that it was a ‘very important memory for him’.
‘A guy who is an idol here is also Bobby Charlton, playing in the stadium that Bobby played, scoring on the day Ronaldo debuted. These are very important memories for me,’ Endrick said.
Charlton, who died at the age of 86 last year, won 106 caps for his country, lifting the World Cup with England in 1966 and the European Cup with Manchester United two years later, both at Wembley.
Endrick dropped to his knees as the final whistle blew in the capital while celebrating his first goal, which is expected to be the first of many for Brazil.
‘I was just thinking about that (the goal), I couldn’t think about the game anymore, it even hurt me a little,’ Endrick said after the match.
‘It’s a unique memory. My family is here, my girlfriend, my managers. I’m not much of a crier, I’m holding back, but it’s something unique and I’m very happy.’
Brazil will face Spain in a friendly match next week as they continue preparing for their Copa America campaign this summer.
