Gordon nets as England U21s edge Portugal, book semifinal place

Updated: Oct 12, 2023, 05:41 am

Anthony Gordon netted on 34 minutes which would eventually prove the winner.
Anthony Gordon netted on 34 minutes which would eventually prove the winner.
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Anthony Gordon's first-half strike helped England secure a 1-0 victory over Portugal on Sunday and book their place in the European Under-21 Championship semifinals.

Newcastle United winger Gordon received a cutback from teammate Morgan Gibbs-White before smashing a shot past opposing goalkeeper Ansumane Biai.

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The strike proved to be the winner as Lee Carsley's side edged to a narrow victory and maintained their 100% clean sheet record in the youth tournament in Georgia.

England will now face Israel in the semifinals on Wednesday.

The final is scheduled to be held at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi on Saturday.