Emile Smith Rowe says his main target is getting back into the Arsenal team, after scoring his second goal in two games at the u21 Euros.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Emile Smith Rowe has been catching the eye on u21 duty with England this month, scoring in both of their games at the European Championships so far.

Speaking after the second win over Israel, Smith Rowe admitted he’s pleased with how things are going with England after a difficult season, and he’ll be focusing on getting back into Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side next year.

“Definitely a tough season for myself, [with] injuries and stuff,” Smith Rowe said. “And then not quite getting back into the team.

“So yeah, coming here with England has been great for me to get minutes and get some goals. I’m really happy at the moment.

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“My main target right now is to get back into the Arsenal team, but first we want to win this tournament.

“Hopefully, I can have a long future and get more England caps. But [I’ve] gotta think of the present, make sure I’m fit for every game and getting as many minutes as I can.”

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Smith Rowe’s goal against the Israel u21s was an example of the Arsenal man at his best, as he played a one-touch pass around the corner before running onto the ball and firing it low into the near post from outside the box.

The England u21s now face Germany in their final group game, with top spot already assured.

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of England U21 is tackled by Mohamed Simakan of France U21 during the International Friendly match between England U21 and France U21 at The King Power Stadium on March 25, 2023. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of England U21 is tackled by Mohamed Simakan of France U21 during the International Friendly match between England U21 and France U21 at The King Power Stadium on March 25, 2023. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Wednesday, June 21st

  • Georgia 2-0 Portugal – Tavares played 90 minutes for Portugal.

Thursday, June 22nd

  • Czech Republic 0-2 England – Smith Rowe played 15 minutes and scored for England.

Saturday, June 24th

  • Portugal 1-1 Netherlands – Tavares played 90 minutes for Portugal and was booked.

Sunday, June 25th

  • England 2-0 Israel – Smith Rowe played 70 minutes and scored for England.

Tuesday, June 27th

  • Portugal 2-1 Belgium – Tavares played 90 minutes for Portugal.

Wednesday, June 28th

  • 17:00 – England vs Germany

Times in BST

The quarter-finals take place on July 1st and 2nd, and England will play Portugal on the 2nd at 17:00 BST.

The semi-finals are both on July 5th, and the final is on July 8th.

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