Harvey Elliott scores twice to help England boost their 2025 European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign with a big victory in Azerbaijan.
Harvey Elliott scored twice as England boosted their 2025 European Under-21 Championship qualifying hopes with a big victory in Azerbaijan.
The Liverpool forward opened the scoring in the 25th minute and grabbed a second in the second half, after Noni Madueke and Jaden Philogene had netted either side of half-time.But Leeds' Archie Gray hit England's fifth to seal an impressive success. At 18 years and 10 days old, Gray's 88th-minute effort meant he became the fourth-youngest player to score for England Under-21s.
England moved back to the top of Group F on goal difference with the victory, although they have played one game more than Ukraine Group winners and the three best second-placed teams advance straight to the finals in Slovakia, while the remaining six runners-up can qualify through the play-offs.Goal! Azerbaijan U21 1, England U21 5. Archie Gray right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Brooke Norton-Cuffy.Goal! Azerbaijan U21 1, England U21 4. Ramin Nasirli left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.Attempt saved.
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