Charlton Athletic academy manager Steve Avory has expressed his delight that Ezri Konsa and Ademola Lookman were a part of England’s u20 World Cup-winning squad this month as Arsenal and Everton scouts watched on.
Following England Men’s U20 World Cup win in Korea, we can wonder if the women, blessed by an excellent generation of talent, can do the same next year in France?
It was another mixed evening for Arsenal players on international duty yesterday. How did they fare?
Three players featured for their respective countries on international duty, representing Arsenal.
Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles started and completed the full 90 minutes as England u20s beat Italy 3-1 to reach this year’s World Cup final.
According to a recent report, both Arsenal and Everton are interested in Charlton’s teenage defender Ezri Konza and have sent scouts to track his progress at the u20 World Cup.
Midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles is a doubt ahead of England’s Toulon Tournament opener tonight, having picked up an ankle injury in Friday’s U20 World Cup victory over South Korea.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles started but played just under 30 minutes of England u20s’ 1-0 win over South Korea in their FIFA u20 World Cup group stage fixture.
Alexis Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud, Mohamed Elneny, David Ospina, Joel Campbell and Ainsley Maitland-Niles have all been in action for the respective countries.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles provided a brilliant assist for the England u20s on Monday against USA’s u20s.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored for England’s u20s against Brazil to draw his come country level.