Report: England ELS 4-0 Germany

England marked their third victory in the U20 Euro Elite League, thanks to goals from Romain Esse, Max Dean, Sydie Peck and Will Lankshear.

After an ambitious victory last month against Czechia and a 1-0 win over Romania in September coupled with a draw in Turkiye in their season opener, Paul Nevin’s side showed no signs of slowing down at the SMH Group Stadium.

England dictated the opening fifteen minutes, pressing high when Germany had the ball and creating opportunities for Kaide Gordon to advance down the right-hand side.

After a delightful one-two between Gordon and Esse on the edge of the area, the Norwich City loanee narrowly missed the target with a low-driven strike.

A reverse ball from Sammy Braybrooke then found Esse on the edge of the area and after some individual brilliance, his trickery allowed him to drift into the space before the midfielder's curled effort found the back of the net

The Young Lions doubled their lead five minutes before the break with a well-worked team goal, Ryan Andrews was freed down the right flank and his cut back found Peck, whose shot deflected onto Dean and into the net.

Shortly after the restart, England had a third through an impeccable Peck header. Jacob Wright’s set piece was perfect for his midfield partner, who nodded the ball into the top corner.

With under twenty minutes left to play, the Young Lions continued their dominance.

A curled cross found Peck free at the back post and he turned goalscorer to provider by heading the ball to Lankshear, who tapped into an unguarded net.

After a clinical display 3,311 supporters were travelled home delighted following the performance, Nevin’s side will now turn their attention to an away trip against Poland on Tuesday 19 November.

England: 1 Tommy Simkin (Walsall), 2 Ryan Andrews (Watford), 3 Elijah Campbell (Ross County), 4 Jacob Wright (Manchester City), 5 Max Alleyne (Manchester City), 6 Kaelan Casey (West Ham United), 7 Kaide Gordon (Norwich City), 8 Sydie Peck (Sheffield United), 9 Max Dean (K.A.A Gent), 10 Sammy Braybrooke (Dundee FC), 11 Romain Esse (Millwall).

Substitutions: Will Lankshear (Tottenham Hotspur) for Braybrooke 60, Kamari Doyle (Exeter City) for Dean 60, Dominic Ballard (Blackpool) for Gordon 60’, James Dornelly (Peterborough United) for Andrews 82, Thierry Small (Charlton Athletic) for Casey 82, Zack Nelson (Luton Town) for Peck 85’.

Subs not used: 13 Matty Young (Salford City), 15 Amara Nallo (Liverpool), 20 Ben Cisse (West Bromwich Albion).

Goals: Esse 15’, Dean 40’, Peck 55’, Lankshear 72’.

Head Coach: Paul Nevin