ENGLAND Under-21s remain unbeaten in their bid to retain the Toulon Tournament they won in both 2016 and 2017.
Aidy Boothroyd’s Young Lions beat China 2-1 in their tournament-opener last Saturday in Aubagne and followed up with a goalless draw against Mexico in Salon.
The Mexicans currently boast a superior goal difference ahead of their final Group A match with Qatar on Friday.
So England’s job against Qatar is to better Mexico’s result against China to secure a guaranteed semi-final berth.
Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham’s last gasp goal secured victory over China after Dael Fry had opened his Under-21s account.
The Middlesbrough centre-back drew the holders level after Yan Dinghao’s first-half header had given China the lead.
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England previously won the tournament under Neil Dewsnip and then current Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
The tournament only open for players born in 1997 and beyond so a number of the usual U21s squad are unavailable for the trip.
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The competition’s three group winners automatically progress to next Wednesday’s semi-finals, where they will be joined by the best second-placed team.
Where can I live stream England Under-21s vs Qatar Under-21s and which TV channel is the match on?
All of England’s matches are broadcast live on FreeSports as the Young Lions look to win a third successive Toulon title.
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What time is the kick-off?
Get ready to watch the game when it starts at 6.30pm at the Stade Parsemain in Fos-sur-Mer.
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Everton trio Jonjoe Kenny, Callum Connolly and Kieran Dowell will all be looking to keep their places.
Charlton’s Ezri Konsa made an impressive debut against the Mexicans, regularly linking up with former Addicks loanee and 2017/18 Player of the Year, Jay Dasilva, who also completed the match.
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