The England number six shirt has been worn by some special names.

Bobby Moore, of course, lifted the World Cup in it in 1966 while others to serve the jersey with distinction include Terry Butcher, Norman Hunter and City boss Colin Todd.

That's some act to follow for young Bantams centre half Paul Denvers, who is still on cloud nine after taking his first step on the international ladder.

Denvers made his England under-18s debut against Norway, coming off the bench as number six to play the second half of the goalless draw at Port Vale.

The 17-year-old from Dewsbury admitted: "I didn't really think about the number but now it does put it into perspective. Obviously those great players were all in the senior team but you've got to start somewhere.

"It was a great experience to put on the England shirt and it makes you feel so proud, especially when they were playing the national anthem. We were treated like kings, which shocked me, but I tried to make the most of every minute."

Denvers spent the week at a training camp with the young England hopefuls although he missed the first day because of an A-level exam - he is studying law, business and general studies at Heckmondwike Grammar School.

But the nerves in the class room were nothing compared to those when he was told to get loose just before half-time of the Norway game.

"There was only 5,000 there but it was easily the biggest crowd I've ever played in front of," Denvers added. "The butterflies kicked in when I was warming up but once I got my first good pass away that calmed the nerves and I seemed to adapt all right.

"Hopefully I will savour the memory for years to come because there might not be many more times when I get to play for England. But now I've got to try to come back to earth and move on. My main objective is working hard next season for Bradford.

"I'm a City fan and I've always dreamed of playing for the club. I'm going into my third year as a scholar and I'm desperate to make it in the game."