England manager Gareth Southgate said Marc Guehi looked "really composed" on his international debut - but the Crystal Palace defender could not say the same for his family.
The 21-year-old started alongside Southampton full-back Kyle Walker-Peters, and was joined on the field by club-mate Tyrick Mitchell in the second half.
But he revealed after the game that his family had not been at Wembley to watch a "fantastically proud" moment.
"Sometimes they get a bit nervous so prefer to watch at home," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"They definitely were tempted, but I know they are watching from afar and supporting me, and I always feel their love in my heart.