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Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek was invited to give a brief speech in front of the England national team after their recent 3-0 victory over Wales, following his first cap in almost seven years.

Loftus-Cheek was called into the England squad in September for the first time in over six years, and earned his first cap since November 2018 on Thursday night when England beat rival nation Wales 3-0 at Wembley.

The Rossoneri midfielder was brought on as a second-half substitute for Arsenal’s Declan Rice, and could potentially feature again when the Three Lions take on Latvia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday evening.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 09: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England shakes hands with Declan Rice of England as a he comes on as a substitute during the International Friendly between England and Wales at Wembley Stadium on October 09, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

What Loftus-Cheek said in front of the England squad

Since Loftus-Cheek’s last cap, the England national team have brought in the concept of legacy numbers and legacy caps. Typically, after a player’s England national team debut, they will be given a cap with a unique number based on when they first made a competitive appearance for the team.

Loftus-Cheek was presented with his legacy cap in the Wembley dressing room after full-time by captain  Harry Kane, and was invited to say a few words afterwards.

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Marc Guehi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England look on during an England Training Session at St Georges Park on October 06, 2025 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

“Thank you for this. It’s been a long while since I’ve been back, so I’m grateful to be back, enjoying the team and seeing how well we’re doing,” Loftus-Cheek told the England squad.

“Some fantastic players here, I’m proud to be part of the squad again, so let’s keep going with the performances like tonight and kick on.”