BRENTFORD are quids in as James Tarkowski made his international debut for England against Italy tonight.
But it was a bittersweet night for the Burnley defender who fell foul of VAR when he tripped Federico Chiesa and conceded a late penalty to hand Italy a draw at Wembley.
The West Londoners will receive £500,000 from the Premier League side as part of the deal that took the centre-back to Turf Moor in January 2016.
The 25-year-old while at Griffin Park refused to play against the Clarets before his switch to Sean Dyche’s side has impressed this term in the top flight.
His outstanding performances so far have seen Burnley concede just 26 league goals so far this season.
Despite giving away a penalty, Tarkowski’s has given himself a huge chance of forcing his way into Gareth Southgate’s World Cup plans.
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The Bees also have a healthy sell-on clause in the deal with more international targets still to be hit.
If Tarkowski features for the Three Lions in a competitive game, the Championship side will get another half-a-million windfall.
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Former Bees defender Alfie Mawson, was an unused substitute tonight at Wembley.
Mawson made just one appearance for the west Londoners in his time in TW8 and spent the 2014/15 season on loan at Wycombe.
Jamie Vardy gave Southgate’s side a deserved lead on 26 minutes and Lorenzo Insigne levelled up from the penalty spot on 87 minutes.
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