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Taylor Harwood-Bellis reflects on 'magical' England debut which saw him score header during 5-0 demolition against Ireland... even if it did risk upsetting father-in-law Roy Keane

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Taylor Harwood-Bellis enjoyed the biggest night of his career as he scored on his England debut…but risked his pending marriage to Roy Keane’s daughter as a result.

Southampton centre-back Harwood-Bellis came off the bench to score on his international bow to round off England’s thumping win over the Republic of Ireland.

The defender is engaged to Sky Sports pundit Keane’s daughter Leah and speaking after his future son-in-law’s debut strike the former Republic of Ireland midfielder quipped: ‘It’s (the wedding) not done and dusted yet.’

Former Manchester United captain Keane was joking, of course, and he added: ‘Over the last few months he’s definitely got a goal threat for Southampton, it’s nice for him.