Overview
- O’Reilly started at left-back in England’s 2-0 win over Serbia at Wembley, calling the debut a dream come true and saying he learned earlier in the day he would start.
- He has established himself as Manchester City’s first-choice left-back this season, with 10 Premier League appearances, one goal and two assists, including standout work against Mohamed Salah.
- Tuchel praised O’Reilly’s calm, intelligence and swift adaptation to international demands, while the player accepted left-back as his position for now.
- A post-match dressing-room video showed John Stones presenting O’Reilly with his first England cap, highlighting the milestone within the squad.
- With England’s left-back options unsettled, pundit Jamie O’Hara urged consideration of O’Reilly for the role, and the defender stated his aim to make the 2026 World Cup squad.