England U21s Dominate Slovakia 4-0 to Lead European Championship Qualifying Group
In a commanding display, England Under-21s secured a 4-0 victory against Slovakia, reinforcing their dominance in the European Championship qualifying group. This win allows them to maintain their unbeaten streak, sitting atop Group D with five victories.
England U21s’ Impressive Performance
Under the guidance of coach Lee Carsley, England has won all five of their qualifying matches. They currently lead Slovakia by two points and have played one game less. Their previous successes include winning the European Under-21 Championship titles in 2023 and 2025. This strong performance places them on track to qualify for the 2027 finals, which will take place in Albania and Serbia.
Match Highlights
- First Half: Divin Mubama opened the scoring in the 18th minute, netting a close-range header after a clever play by Tyrique George.
- Second Half Start: Just seconds into the second half, Sydie Peck nearly doubled the lead with a shot that rattled the post.
- 60th Minute: Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri scored a brilliant second goal, skillfully lifting the ball over Slovakia’s goalkeeper Adam Hrdina.
- Third Goal: Josh King, making his debut goal for the Under-21s, added a third after a combination of play involving Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Rico Lewis.
- Final Touch: Mubama sealed the victory with his second goal in the 87th minute, striking into the bottom corner.
Upcoming Fixtures
The Young Lions have set their sights on further success, with their next match scheduled for March 27 against Andorra. Just four days later, they will host Moldova. The top nine group winners and the best-performing runners-up will automatically qualify for the tournament, while the remaining eight second-placed teams will enter playoffs for the final four spots.
With their consistent performance, England U21s are well-positioned for a successful qualification campaign.
