Andre Dozzell won his first England U17 cap as the Young Lions beat Italy 3-0 at Telford’s New Bucks Head in their first game at the St George’s Park Tournament this evening.
Dozzell, 16, created the opening goal for Liverpool’s Adam Lewis in the 35th minute when he cut the ball back from the right.
Manchester City’s Sadou Diallo netted both the other goals from the penalty spot in the 50th and 55th minutes.
Central midfielder Dozzell, who was capped by England at U16 level last season, was subbed on 62 while his Town team-mate, keeper Nick Hayes, was left on the bench throughout, but seems likely to start Friday’s second game at Walsall.
The youngsters face Portugal in their final game at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium on Sunday.
The matches are preparation for the first qualifying round of the UEFA European Championships in October.
Davis: It Looked Like They Wanted It More Town defender Leif Davis revealed there were some home truths said in the dressing room following the Blues’ 5-3 defeat to Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground.
Wrexham 5-3 Ipswich Town - Match Report Town tasted defeat at the Racecourse Ground for the second time in eight days as they were defeated 5-3 by Wrexham having been 3-2 in front. The Blues went behind twice in the first half to goals from ex-Blues striker Kieffer Moore and Josh Windass, but Anis Mehmeti and Ivan Azon levelled to make the scoreline 2-2 at half-time. Cedric Kipre smashed a brilliant strike to make it 3-2 soon after the break but George Thomason, Callum Doyle and ex-Town forward Nathan Broadhead netted without reply to take the points for the Red Dragons.
Wrexham 2-2 Ipswich Town - Half-Time Anis Mehmeti and Ivan Azon twice equalised for Town as the Blues and Wrexham went in level at 2-2 at half-time at the Recreation Ground.
Town Return to Derby XI at Wrexham Town boss Kieran McKenna has returned to the team which won 2-1 at Derby County in the Championship a fortnight ago for this afternoon’s game at Wrexham with Wes Burns back in the XI following his groin injury.
Wrexham v Ipswich Town - Predictions Have you predicted the Wrexham score yet? Sixty seven per cent of TWTD members are forecasting a Town win today, 19 per cent a draw and 14 per cent a home victory.