ENGLAND Under-21’s thumped Scotland 3-1 to book their spot in the Toulon Tournament final.
Arsenal starlet Eddie Nketiah stole the show as the Young Lions escaped an early scare in Aubagne.
Celtic youngster Michael Johnstone broke the deadlock in the first half to pile the pressure on the Three Lions.
The 19-year-old dribbled past two men and then planted a sublime strike past the hands of Freddie Woodman and into the top corner.
England went into the interval chasing a one goal deficit, but Aidy Boothroyd’s half time team talk appeared to do the trick.
Everton starlet Callum Connolly poked home the equaliser from close range after Nketiah delivered a ball across the face of goal.
The Three Lions continued to dominate the game, and their persistence paid off in the 50th minute.
Nketiah nutmegged his marker, charged into the box and fired the ball into the top corner.
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Hard-to-please boss Boothroyd almost cracked a smile after the 19-year-old’s moment of magic gave his side the lead.
The Arsenal ace doubled his tally and made it 3-1 after he made his way past two defenders and slotted the ball into the net.
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Boothroyd’s side will be looking to win the competition for the third successive time when they face Mexico on Saturday.
New Derby boss Frank Lampard was scouting the next generation of talent from the sidelines with assistant manager Jody Morris.
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