England footballers reflect on debuts – Monday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from November 16.
Football
Jack Grealish looked back with pride on first England start.
Such an honour to make my first competitive start for @England last night! I’ve dreamt of this moment since I was a kid and I absolutely loved every single minute of it. I felt we deserved more from the game but time to kick on and to end the international break on a high! 🦁🏴 pic.twitter.com/rNM9LAYLjs
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) November 16, 2020
As did Glen Johnson.
England debut v Denmark 16/11/2003 #football#englandpic.twitter.com/pFsWR8tyGO
— Glen Johnson (@glen_johnson) November 16, 2020
Tributes continued to come in for Ray Clemence, who died on Sunday.
A football man through & through who done it all from playing to coaching right at the top. Always there to raise an eyebrow if you stepped out of line too when I was a youngster breaking into the national team.Appreciated it!Best wishes to the Clemence family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0jwhPvB3HT
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) November 16, 2020
Wrexham got some famous new owners.
Wrexham Is The Name. @Wrexham_AFCpic.twitter.com/V2ary5X41D
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 16, 2020
A message from our owners-elect…
Welcome to Wrexham AFC, @RMcElhenney and @VancityReynolds 🥳
🔴⚪️ #WxmAFCpic.twitter.com/ho1vV8cvry
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) November 16, 2020
Man Utd posted a throwback to mark Paul Scholes’ birthday.
Any excuse to watch a Scholesy goal… 😅😍#MUFC#GoalOfTheDaypic.twitter.com/9MRctsp1ej
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 16, 2020
England wished him a happy birthday.
Wishing a very happy birthday to former #ThreeLions man Paul Scholes!
Have a good one, Scholesy 🎉 pic.twitter.com/d2fORDV17b
— England (@England) November 16, 2020
As did the European Tour.
Happy birthday Paul Scholes ⛳️pic.twitter.com/M931E72KGL
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) November 16, 2020
Georginio Wijnaldum was thinking of injured team-mate Virgil Van Dijk.
My celebration until my Captain is back ❤️ @VirgilvDijkpic.twitter.com/T0BzlbaUj8
— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) November 16, 2020
Luke Ayling was proud of this masterpiece.
One of my finest pieces 🤪🤣💙 https://t.co/VQQXNHzBkF
— Luke Ayling (@lukeayling_8) November 16, 2020
Former team-mates paid tribute to the retiring Javier Mascherano.
Enhorabuena por una carrera para estar más que orgulloso. Fue un placer luchar contigo, gracias por todo @Mascherano
Congratulations on a career to be more than proud of. It was a pleasure to fight by your side, thanks for everything Mascherano pic.twitter.com/7XLOJe93UY
— Fernando Torres (@Torres) November 16, 2020
Happy Retirement @Mascherano !! One of the best in your position … I learned so much with you . pic.twitter.com/glG9KkX4ps
— Lucas Leiva (@LucasLeiva87) November 16, 2020
Legends games are getting better and better. Happy retirement @Mascherano, congratulations for your fantastic career. #MoreThanaGame#OnceaRedAlwaysaRed#legendpic.twitter.com/WoDMouRAEr
— Luis Garcia (@luchogarcia14) November 16, 2020
Ayer se retiró uno de los mediocampistas mas importante de la última década. Un privilegiado haber compartido vestuario contigo no solo como lo gran profesional que sos, sino como lo gran ser humano que sos. Quedáte con todos los momentos maravillosos que te dió el fútbol. pic.twitter.com/ST4EvdGfhg
— Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) November 16, 2020
Te deseo lo mejor en esta nueva etapa, amigo @mascherano. Un placer compartir vestuario, charlas y conocerte porque eres un fenómeno!! pic.twitter.com/qb4CWuGnVu
— Andrés Iniesta (@andresiniesta8) November 16, 2020
Fue un placer compartir vestuario y títulos contigo tantos años! Te deseo lo mejor en esta nueva etapa @Mascheranopic.twitter.com/55InbbMo2d
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) November 16, 2020
Thanks 😍❤️ https://t.co/oNHize9JyM
— Javier Mascherano (@Mascherano) November 16, 2020
Formula One
The day after becoming a seven-time champion…
Hello world! Woke up today feeling so blessed and grateful. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/k6PmIy0wmr
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 16, 2020
The champ had special thanks for his father.
Thanks for everything Dad. #S7ILLRISINGpic.twitter.com/5nacEENEIE
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 16, 2020
And received congratulations from David Coulthard.
Cricket
James Anderson putting the work in.
Tennis
Novak Djokovic celebrated being crowned year-end world number one.
Even though I’m standing by myself here, this trophy equally belongs to all of my family, #TeamDjokovic, #NoleFam, and people who always believed in me and tirelessly supported me on this wonderful journey. I am very happy to celebrate another big milestone here in London. pic.twitter.com/GtL4dPZft5
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 16, 2020
Boxing
Tyson Fury went for a walk.
Top of the world 🌎 pic.twitter.com/XbLb1UtRdy
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) November 16, 2020
Golf
Justin Rose was enjoying a different side to life at the Masters.
I did have a first last week… an Augusta Azalea drink with my wife! I’ve been missing out.. 🍹🍒 #TheMasterspic.twitter.com/gsRz1zMX2V
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) November 16, 2020
Bubba Watson tuned in to watch four astronauts head to the International Space Station.
Home watching the launch with the family!! #SpaceLaunchLIVE@SpaceX@Discoverypic.twitter.com/JAavilpCvi
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) November 16, 2020
American football
This happened in the early hours of the morning.
Don't ever say it's impossible… pic.twitter.com/lqe2UkxsCT
— Deandre Hopkins (@DeAndreHopkins) November 16, 2020
This was the man that threw it.
Shiiiiiiiiiiiiid….. Hop down there somewhere! 🌚🧞♂️ @DeAndreHopkins
— Kyler Murray (@K1) November 16, 2020
And this is how the world of sport reacted.
Yes D!! 🔥👑
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) November 16, 2020
WOW WOW WOW!! HOP HOP HOP! @DeAndreHopkins My bro different!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 16, 2020
@DeAndreHopkins is a monster man!!!
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) November 16, 2020
