England Under-21s: Gordon scores twice in victory over Czech Republic

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Anthony Gordon, Everton's midfielder, scored twice in the opening 11 minutes of his England Under-21 debut. The win over Czech Republic at Turf Moor boosted their hopes of Euro 2023 qualification.

After four minutes, Martin Vitik deflected Gordon's poor effort. The debutant quickly doubled the lead when he hit the ball from close range.

Folarin Balogun, Arsenal's Under-21s Goalkeeper, made it three.

Adam Karabec scored from the penalty spot.

Gordon, a 20-year-old attacking midfielder, has appeared 29 times for Everton from his debut in 2017, and nine times this season.

England moves within two points of Czech Republic, the group leaders, with one game remaining and six matches to go.