Eddie Nketiah became England U21s’ record goalscorer as the Young Lions booked their spot at Euro 2021 with a 2-1 win against Turkey U21s.
Arsenal striker Nketiah scored his 14th goal in just 12 games to seal the victory at Molineux, having missed an earlier penalty. He now overtakes Alan Shearer and Francis Jeffers (both 13) as the all-time leading goalscorer for England’s youth side.
Spain were on the wrong end of a shock Nations League defeat in Ukraine, while their Group A4 rivals Germany drew a six-goal thriller with Switzerland.
Luis Enrique’s Spain side remain top by a point as a result, but they left Kiev with nothing after Viktor Tsygankov came off the bench to hand Ukraine a 1-0 victory, occurring almost a year to the day after a similarly jubilant win against Portugal in the European Qualifiers last year.
Mason Mount says he has a „connection“ with Jack Grealish and believes they can play together in England’s midfield.
Grealish was England’s standout performer in the 3-0 win over Wales at Wembley last week, making an assist and looking the most creative player on the pitch.
Ryan Giggs insists Wales still have the players to hurt Bulgaria despite missing a number of key names for Wednesday’s Nations League game.
Aaron Ramsey, David Brooks and Hal Robson-Kanu have all had to withdraw from Giggs’ initial squad through injury, while striker Kieffer Moore and midfielder Joe Morrell are suspended for the clash in Sofia.
Victory over Denmark on Wednesday evening would not only make it three wins from three for the week and 18 from 22 since the World Cup but leave England top of their Nations League group with two games left to play. Amid a backdrop of off-the-field issues, Gareth Southgate is 90 minutes away from successfully negotiating the latest challenge of his reign.
The match between England – Denmark will be held on October 14 (Wednesday) at 21:45 in a meeting of the League of Nations. There has been little praise for Gareth Southgate’s England in recent days, although the Three Lions took their second victory after the break.
England is 1.66 to win. The tie in the collision is estimated at 3.80. Bets on Denmark are 5.00.
The match between Portugal – Sweden will be held on October 14 (Wednesday) at 21:45 in a meeting of the League of Nations. During the international break, Portugal holds both Spain and France on international draws and could be better off beating Sweden unanswered in Lisbon.
Portugal is 1.70 to win. The tie in the collision is estimated at 3.75. Bets on Sweden to win are accepted at odds of 4.75.
The match between Italy – Netherlands will be held on October 14 (Wednesday) at 21:45 in a meeting of the League of Nations. The Dutch continued to fight without Ronald Koeman, as they drew in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday. Dutch manager Frank De Boer failed to win his first two games, but will he fight again?
Italy is 1.90 to win. The tie in the collision is estimated at 3.50. Bets on the Netherlands to win are accepted at odds of 3.90.
The match between Iceland – Belgium will take place on October 14 (Wednesday) at 21:45 in a meeting of the League of Nations. Belgium’s hopes of a smooth transition in the last four of the League of Nations took a hit when they lost to England at Wembley on Sunday, but they can make up for that defeat with a comfortable victory over Iceland.
Iceland is 11.00 to win. The tie was estimated at 5.75. Bets on Belgium to win are accepted at odds of 1.25.
Ben Chilwell and Kieran Trippier have withdrawn from the England squad ahead of Wednesday’s game against Denmark.
Chelsea left-back Chilwell, who missed Sunday’s win over Belgium, has left the camp due to a pre-existing foot injury.
