Knights to Face Belarus - Ipswich Town News
Academy striker Darryl Knights is likely to be in action with the England U17s on Tuesday afternoon. The England youngsters are in Italy playing in the UEFA European U17 Championships.
Coached by John Peacock, the young England side take on Belarus in their opening game in Santa Croce Sull Arno.
Turkey are England's opponents in Pontedera on Thursday before they complete their group games against the hosts in Cascina on Sunday. Two sides qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament from each group.
Knights has already won nine caps at U17 level but is yet to score a goal.
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