Town duo Andre Dozzell and Ben Morris made their England U18s debuts as second-half subs in a 2-1 victory over Italy at Fleetwood’s Highbury Stadium this evening.
Chelsea’s Mason Mount netted the England goals in the 37th and 73rd minutes in the opening game of a mini-tournament being played in the North-West. Matteo Gabbia was on target for the Italians on 69.
Midfielder Dozzell was introduced on the hour, while striker Morris came on in the 80th minute.
The England youngsters, who are coached by Neil Dewsnip, face Israel at Morecambe’s Globe Arena on Monday when the Blues pair look set to start.
England U18s: Jared Thompson (Chelsea), Jordan Williams (Huddersfield Town), Morgan Feeney (Everton) (c), Ahogrenashinme Kigbu (Manchester City), Tolaji Bola (Arsenal), Dennis Adeniran (Fulham) (Marcus McGuane (Arsenal) 60), Sadou Diallo (Manchester City) (Andre Dozzell (Ipswich Town) 60), Jonathan Leko (West Bromwich Albion) (Ben Morris (Ipswich Town) 80), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Reiss Nelson (Arsenal) (Jaden Brown (Tottenham Hotspur) 89), Niall Ennis (Wolverhampton Wanderers) (George Hirst (Sheffield Wednesday) 80). Unused: Ryan Sandford (Millwall), Jonathan Dinzeyi (Tottenham Hotspur).