"I couldn't quite believe it at first. It was a feeling of pride. I was with my partner. Then I phoned my dad and he was very proud. The fact I had played for England through the age groups and now I was in the seniors. All my family were delighted."
"Harwood-Bellis - one of few people to have lifted a trophy as an England captain - has strong sporting ties in his family. The defender's sister Becky represented Great Britain's basketball team at youth level and his uncle Steve is president of hometown club Stockport, where dad Martin used to be club mascot 'Vernon Bear'."
"It wasn't just a one-time thing. He was the bear. It was sad to see him stop doing that, to be fair."
"The fact I had played for England through the age groups and now I was in the seniors. It felt incredible to be selected and my entire family shares in this achievement, adding to our sporting legacy."
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