Report: England MU19s 1-1 Croatia

Posted on September 7, 2024, this blog can be read in just two minutes.

Tyrique George managed to score a goal in the 76th minute to tie the game for the Young Lions against Croatia.

The England Under-19s men's team tied 1-1 with the Croatian team as the hosts on Saturday afternoon.

The Young Lions fell behind after a penalty in the second half, but managed to equalize thanks to Tyrique George's goal with 14 minutes left.

In the beginning of the game, there was a bit of a standoff, but England started to take control with more possession and territory as time went on.

In the latter part of the first half, Croatia posed some challenges, but the Young Lions were mostly in control, with a goal disallowed due to a foul on the opposing team's goalkeeper.

The latter part of the game was more energetic, as Tommy Setford had to make two important saves right after the game resumed.

Croatia quickly moved into the lead, scoring from a penalty kick after 72 minutes.

England did not give up, however, and quickly equalized.

George scored the tying goal after 76 minutes, ensuring that Will Antwi's team earned a draw.

Their next game is against Germany on Tuesday.

England: 1 Tommy Setford (Arsenal), 2 Leo Black (Tottenham Hotspur), 3 Jayden Meghoma (Brentford), 4 Kiano Dyer (Chelsea), 5 Harrison Murray-Campbell (C) (Chelsea), 6 Ayden Heaven (Arsenal), 7 Samuel Amo-Ameyaw Southampton), 8 Michael Golding (Leicester City), 9 Josh Ajala (West Ham United), 10 Tyler Dibling (Southampton), 11 Mikey Moore (Tottenham Hotspur)

Replacements: Ethan Wheatley from Manchester United came in for Ajala in the 68th minute, Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal substituted for Amo-Ameyaw in the 68th minute, Tyrique George from Chelsea replaced Moore in the 68th minute, Romelle Donovan from Birmingham City swapped in for Dibling in the 68th minute, Joe Johnson from Luton Town came on for Heaven in the 68th minute, Matthew Henderson-Hall from Manchester City came on for Black in the 78th minute, Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal replaced Dyer in the 78th minute, Josh Acheampong from Chelsea substituted for Golding in the 78th minute, Reiss Russell-Denny from Chelsea also came on for Golding in the 78th minute, and Sam Proctor from Aston Villa took the place of Setford.

Unused Substitutes: Number 13, Herrick from West Ham United, and Number 23, Ishe Samuels-Smith from Chelsea, did not get to play in the game.

Objective: Tyrique George Seventy-Six

The coach in charge of the team is Will Antwi.