Djed Spence hopes becoming the first Muslim player to represent England will help create a path for more to follow.
The full-back replaced Reece James as England beat Serbia 5-0 in a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday and the Spurs defender wants more Muslims to tread the same path.
"It is a blessing," Spence said. "It is good to make history and hopefully it spurs young kids on around the world so they can make it and do what I am doing.
"I was surprised - I didn't know I was the first. I hope it paves the way for many more. Whatever religion you believe in, just believe in God. God is the greatest. He never lets you down.
"You see days like today - it is all because of God."
The 25-year-old received his legacy cap from England captain Harry Kane following the match and Spence said he was "a bit emotional" after the journey he had been on to get there.
"He [Kane] gave it to me when I was in the dressing room. He said I was at Tottenham with him a few years ago and he has seen my growth and he knows how hard it is to get to this level and was just happy for me," Spence added.
"It was amazing - it has been a long time coming. I have dreamed about it all my life. It is an honour. I'm a little bit emotional from the journey I have been on.
"I'm officially an England player now so I am over the moon."