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Roy Keane’s future son-in-law scores minutes into England debut as ex-Ireland and Man Utd star watches on in ITV studio
The player's sister has represented Great Britain in a different sport
ROY KEANE watched on from the studio as his future son-in-law scored on his England debut.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis made his first Three Lions appearance in the Nations League tie against Ireland, coming off the bench for Kyle Walker after 62 minutes.
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And it took him just 17 minutes to get on the scoresheet, heading home a Jude Bellingham cross to score England's last goal in their 5-0 win.
But away from the pitch, Harwood-Bellis, 22, is engaged to Leah Keane.
Her dad is former Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane.
Harwood-Bellis even wore the No16 shirt on debut, which was his father-in-law's number throughout his glittering career.
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Keane was there to watch the moment at Wembley Stadium as he was on punditry duty with ITV.
Asked about Harwood-Bellis joining his family, Roy joked: "It’s not done and dusted yet, things can change really quickly in the Keane household.”
But he also gave him a glowing review, saying: "It's nice for him, it's good for him to make his debut.
"He is a really kid good and his family have done a great job.
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"He has got a goal threat. Over the last few months, he has showed he has got a goal in him for Southampton."
This was Harwood-Bellis' first call-up to the England squad after previously captaining the Under-21s to glory at the Euros last year.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis discusses being called up for the England squad for the first time
He was asked about his close connection to Keane prior to the match, saying: “It’s something that is good and I take a lot of advice.”
Sport runs in the Harwood-Bellis family, with his uncle Steve a chief at EFL club Stockport and his twin sister Becky represented Great Britain in basketball.
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