Irish Sunday Mirror

WORLDIE Brilliant Young Lions hammer Spain after stunning second-half fightback

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breathless stuff – but that bravura was pierced by Sergio Gomez, the Barcelona No.10, whose scrappy goal put Spain ahead on 10 minutes then doubled the lead with a stunning shot past Curtis Anderson on the half hour.

At 2-0 down England could have folded. Instead, they took stock and proceeded to overpower a side who had beaten them on penalties in the European Championsh­ip final last summer.

Brewster’s header changed the complexion of the game just before half-time and England were a side transforme­d. Gibbswhite equalised before Foden put them in front after more great work from Hudson-odoi. Marc Guehi scored a fourth from a knockdown by fellow defender Joel Latibeaudi­ere before Foden crowned a performanc­e that will spark talk of England’s new golden generation.

This side will have to join the queue after the Under-20’s triumph. And more importantl­y, can they get a game in the first team at their clubs?

 ??  ?? JUST LION AROUND England’s young heroes enjoy the moment with the World Cup trophy BOY BAND: England’s players are on top of the world
JUST LION AROUND England’s young heroes enjoy the moment with the World Cup trophy BOY BAND: England’s players are on top of the world

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