Gordon and Balogun strategising during the match
Nigeria born England junior international Folarin Balogun was on target as England U-21 hit their Czech Republic counterparts 3-1 thursday in the Euro U21 2023 qualifiers.
Balogun and Anthony Gordon both scored on their first England U21 starts at Turf Moor. Gordon grabbed a brace in the encounter, Folarin Balogun added the third before Adam Karabec pulled a goal back for the Czech Republic from the penalty spot. England go second in Group G, two points behind the Czechs
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The Czech Republic had just one shot on target and it came from the penalty spot. Luke Thomas clipped Adam Karabec inside the area, with the midfielder dispatching the spot-kick himself. However, it did little to inspire a Czech comeback as England saw out a quiet second half for a vital three points
The Young Lions move up to second in Group G of the U21 European Championship Qualifiers, cutting the Czech Republic’s lead to two points. However, England do have a game in hand as the campaign continues.
