Who would have thought Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood would be celebrating England 1-0 victory against Iceland by partying with Icelandic models at the team hotel in Reykjavik?
Foden, 20, and Greenwood, 18, had just made their senior England debuts in that game.
Not just that, they completely breached the coronavirus protocol as they were supposed to quarantine after arriving in Iceland.
Soon after they were caught partying, England manager Gareth Southgate sent home the pair.
Both players have been fined by 250,000 Icelandic Krona ($1,800, £1,350) by Reykjavik police.
The absence of the pair and the controversies pretty much affected the England squad as they were held goalless draw during the Nations League clash against Denmark.
“Unfortunately this morning it was brought to my attention that the two boys have broken the Covid-19 guidelines in terms of our secure bubble,” Southgate said.
“We had to decide they couldn’t have interaction with the rest of the team and wouldn’t be able to train. Given the procedures we have to follow now, they will have to travel back to England separately.
“It is a very serious situation and we have treated it that way. They have been naive and we have dealt with it appropriately.
“We are not underestimating how important it is we keep the bubble the way we have.”
Southgate said both players had apologised for their behaviour, but admitted they should have acted more responsibly.
“I recognise their age, but of course, the whole world is dealing with this pandemic and there is a responsibility on all ages that they do their part.
“These are two boys I don’t know particularly well at the moment so I cannot speak in great depth. I’ve got to try to speak with them later in the appropriate way.
“They have apologised but everything has happened so quickly and we have to get to the facts.”
England FA in a statement said they will be launching a full investigation into the circumstances leading up the breach of protocols.
“Whilst in Iceland, both Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood spent time outside of our private team area, which was a breach of our Covid-19 duties.
“While they did not leave the team hotel, it was an unacceptable breach of our protocol. They have both apologised for their serious lack of judgement.
“We have spoken to the Football Association of Iceland to offer our apologies. We have also assured the Danish Football Union that all other players and staff members have been isolated within our group throughout this period.”
Manchester City said Foden’s actions is “totally inappropriate” and “well below the standard expected of a Manchester City player.”
Foden apologized on his actions.
“On this occasion I made a poor decision and my behaviour didn’t meet the standards expected of me.”
Man United expressed disappointments towards Greenwood actions.
“We are liaising with the Football Association and are disappointed with the actions of Mason Greenwood over this situation.”
This is the second controversy faced by England and Southgate after Harry Maguire were sent home after he was involved in a brawl during a holiday in Greece.