Harvey Elliott delivered an exceptional performance as England‘s Under 21 squad secured a commanding victory against Azerbaijan to boost their chances in the 2025 European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign.
The Liverpool forward showcased his skills by scoring twice during the match, with his striking goals playing a pivotal role in England’s triumph over a resilient Azerbaijan side.
Joining Elliott in the goal-scoring spree were Noni Madueke and Jaden Philogene, who each found the back of the net to solidify England’s lead in an impressive display of teamwork.
While Azerbaijan managed to pull one goal back late in the game through Ramin Nasirli, Leeds‘ rising star Archie Gray swiftly responded by adding England’s fifth goal, sealing a resounding victory.
At just 18 years and 10 days old, Gray’s remarkable goal also saw him etch his name as the fourth-youngest player to score for England Under-21s, underlining the talent and potential within the squad.
With Elliott leading the scoring charts in the qualifiers with five goals to his name, England’s second-place position in Group F, tied with Ukraine, bodes well for their advancement to the tournament finals in Slovakia, with the top teams and best second-placed teams earning direct qualification.
Following their stellar performance against Azerbaijan, England is set to face Luxembourg in their upcoming fixture at Bolton’s Toughsheet Community Stadium, in a bid to further solidify their position in the European Under-21 Championship qualifiers.
Credit Gist New Today News in Newspaper Nigeria Headlines