How tall is Angel Gomes? Lille's ex-Man United midfielder one of England's shortest-ever players
Angel Gomes made an impression on fans when he came off the bench for his England debut in the 2-0 UEFA Nations League victory against the Republic of Ireland on September 7.
The former Manchester United player from Lille was composed and effective with the ball at the heart of the Three Lions' midfield. He successfully completed all 19 of his passes, skillfully managing the flow of the game in the final moments.
It was a brief appearance that left viewers eager for more, especially considering England has historically faced challenges in finding experts for that role. At 24 years old, Gomes is expected to get more playing time in the match against Finland on Tuesday at Wembley.
However, Gomes' presence on the field was particularly remarkable due to his small size. When he replaced Kobbie Mainoo, his teammate loomed over him—an unusual experience for the young United player, who isn't very tall himself.
Let's take a brief look at Gomes' height and find out if he holds the title of being England's shortest player in history.
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What Is Angel Gomes's Height?
As per different references, such as Transfermarkt and the official site of the England football team, Angel Gomes stands at a height of 168 centimeters. That's 5 feet 6 inches for those who use imperial measurements.
He is definitely the shortest player in Lee Carsley's team, even though his fellow Mancunian, Rico Lewis, stands at 5 feet 7 inches tall.
England's Smallest Ever Player: The Shortest Lions
Gomes is continuing a great legacy of playmakers developed at Old Trafford. One of the best of the bunch, Paul Scholes, stands at 5ft 6in, just like former England and Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Another winger who was part of the England teams managed by Sven-Goran Eriksson, Steve McClaren, and Fabio Capello, alongside Wright-Phillips, was Aaron Lennon. The former Tottenham player stood at just 5 feet 5 inches tall.
To discover the tiniest player in England's history, we need to go back over a hundred years to another winger from Spurs. Fanny Walden, who played for the national team in 1914 and again in 1922, stood at just 5 feet 2 inches tall (157 cm).
After retiring from his career as a professional cricket player, Walden went on to become an international umpire, overseeing 11 Test matches.
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