Callum Hudson-Odoi made his first England start against Montenegro on Monday night. 

In doing so, the 18-year-old became the second youngest player in history to start for the Three Lions and he took his opportunity well.

The Chelsea youngster provided an assist for club teammate Ross Barkley in the first half and spent much of the night tormenting Montenegro's defence from either wing. 

What makes Hudson-Odoi's situation even more impressive is that he made his first England start before being named in a Premier League starting XI for the Blues.  

To say he's struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge is quite the understatement. 

The forward has been restricted to substitute appearances in the PL and only starts in the Europa League, against the likes of Malmo and Dynamo Kiev. 

Despite featuring irregularly, he's still managed to net five goals and provide four assists across 18 games in all competitions. 

After a strong showing on international duty, surely it's time for Maurizio Sarri to properly embed Hudson-Odoi into his first-team plans - but we will have to wait and see if that happens.

The youngster has already been subject to interest from a number of other top European clubs, with Bayern Munich making bids in January. 

Hudson-Odoi has stayed at Chelsea though and following his international breakthrough, he will expect to become an important player - otherwise, he can look for that move away. 

But despite featuring for his country, former footballer Dean Saunders believes Hudson-Odoi should be happy playing 'now and then' for his club and if he is to move anywhere, it should be to the Championship or League One. 

"Hudson-Odoi has got to stick at Chelsea. Watch Pedro, watch Hazard, watch Willian. Study them and learn from them," Saunders told talkSPORT. 

"Play now and again, they maybe next year go on loan to a Championship or League One club and play against men."

What a bonkers statement. Unsurprisingly, some who were listening to Saunders called his suggestion 'absolute nonsense'. 

After playing well for England against Montenegro, Hudson-Odoi has already proved he can handle a volatile environment and play against 'real men'. 

To suggest he needs to do it every week in the Championship or League One just seems bizarre.