INTERNATIONAL | Jay Dasilva captains England to perfect qualification campaign

George Jones reports

Jay Dasilva captained England U19s to a thumping, 5-1 victory over Belarus at St. George’s Park on Monday afternoon.

The win - which was secured through goals from Lukas Nmecha, Isaac Buckley-Ricketts, Marcus Edwards and two from Chris Willock - ensured that the Young Lions ended their Championship Elite Round qualifying campaign with a 100 per cent record.

Dasilva started all three of England’s matches this window, captaining them twice, in which they beat Norway and Spain 3-0, as well as recording the 5-1 victory against Belarus.

Josh Magennis did not feature for Northern Ireland in their 2-0 win over Norway on Sunday, as the Green and White Army consolidated their place in second position in World Cup qualifying Group C.

The Addicks forward finalised his recovery from a hamstring injury while away on international duty and could be back for our match at Peterborough United on Saturday.

Jordan Botaka did not feature for DR Congo as they suffered a friendly defeat to Kenya on Sunday.

Meanwhile, U18s goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer will conclude his eight-day training camp with Australia’s U23s on Tuesday.


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