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Sports News of Sunday, 12 November 2017

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Eddie Nketiah scores winning goal as England U19 beat Iceland 2-1

Nketiah has scored five goals in two matches for England's U19 team Nketiah has scored five goals in two matches for England's U19 team

Ghanaian kid Eddie Nketiah scored the winning goal as England U19 beat Iceland 2-1 on Saturday for their second straight win in European U19 Championship qualifying.

The promising Arsenal youngster scored from close-range after being put through by substitute Jadon Sancho.

Nketiah has now scored five goals in two matches for Paul Simpson's side.

Chelsea's Mason Mount broke the deadlock in Bulgaria with 20 minutes remaining when he scored from a free-kick.

But Iceland levelled in the 82nd minute when Daniel Hafsteinsson managed to finish past Huddersfield goalkeeper Ryan Schofield.

With two wins from their first two games of qualifying, England have secured their place in the Elite Round in March and now head into their last match of the group against Bulgaria to play for top spot, with the hosts having also won both of their games.