Rohan Luthra's inclusion 'magnificent news'

Rohan Luthra's inclusion 'magnificent news'





Rohan Luthra's first senior appearance for Cardiff has been described as "magnificent news" by campaigners.



The near 21 year old was given a cameo from the bench in the defeat to Preston following Jak Alnwick's red card, and became the first goalkeeper from a British South Asian background to ever play in the Championship.

"This is another piece of magnificent news for British South Asians in football in 2023," Jas Batt, England technical talent coach, told Sky Sports News.

"They will be celebrating this one from Wales to west London and all the way to the Wagah border, and beyond!

"Rohan is someone everyone from a South Asian background can be proud of. He's a multi-talented sportsman from a very good family, who has been an elite-potential talent for a long time.

"I'm sure I can speak on behalf of everybody across the community when I say that we are all very proud of him."

A spokesperson for official Three Lions supporters' club Apna England added: "This is a moment for both the football family and the wider South Asian community, in England and beyond, to rejoice.

"Everyone is desperate to see better representation across the 'beautiful game' and Rohan making history will give a lot of people from different backgrounds plenty of hope for the future.

"Rohan has represented his country with distinction at junior level and as an official England fans' group we'd like to offer our support and heartiest congratulations to Rohan, his family and everyone associated with Cardiff City Football Club."