England’s gem Ngumoha eclipses Rooney, makes Premier League history | OneFootball

Rio Ngumoha took to the field on Monday (25th) and etched his name in Premier League history.

At just 16 years and 361 days old, the young player scored the winning goal for Liverpool in their 3-2 victory over Newcastle, marking the end of the second round of the English Championship.

According to Opta data, the young attacking midfielder became the second 16-year-old player to score a goal that secured his team's victory in the competition.

The first? None other than Wayne Rooney, who in October 2002, at 16 years and 362 days old, secured Everton's victory over Arsenal.

Now, more than two decades later, Ngumoha repeats the feat—and even surpasses the mark of the English idol.

A moment that already enters the history of the Premier League. And a name to remember.

Alongside Max Dowman, who debuted for Arsenal this season at 15 years old, Rio Ngumoha is another gem that keeps the hope of a more victorious future for the England national team alive.

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