Academy midfielder Andre Dozzell scored and keeper Nick Hayes made a number of impressive saves as England’s U17s beat Turkey 2-1 at Walsall’s Banks’s Stadium in their second game at the St George’s International Tournament.
Dozzell, who was winning his second cap at U17 level having played in the 3-0 victory over Italy on Wednesday, struck in the 20th minute. The 16-year-old midfielder was subbed on 66.
Hayes, also 16, who was winning his first international cap at any level, played the full 80 minutes and was only beaten by a 49th minute penalty.
VIDEO: @andredozzell99 gives England U17s a 20th minute lead against Turkey
https://t.co/IodJm0T0k4– England (@england) August 28, 2015
The England 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.
Good to make my full u17s debut for @england today, good result beating Turkey 2-1👊ðŸ¿âš½ï¸– nick hayes. (@nick_nh) August 28, 2015
Not a better feeling scoring for your country! Beat Turkey 2-1 ðŸ‘🼠@england pic.twitter.com/oHCkiLQKjV– andre (@andredozzell99) August 28, 2015