#jobe-bellingham

#jobe-bellingham

England Under-21s got off to a winning start in Kazakhstan thanks to goals from Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and captain Jobe Bellingham. Lee Carsley's double European champions began qualification for the 2027 finals with a routine win in Almaty. Only two of the side who started the 3-2 win over Germany in June's final featured as the U21 cycle starts again but Carsley will be pleased with how his side played.

Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken would not comment on the nature of the discussion when asked Sunday, but told Sky TV there would be consequences. "I wasn't present for the talk," Ricken, who announced that only players, coaches and officials would have access to the locker room areas in future, said. "We'll ensure that we don't get into a furor again by commenting on such matters."

Everyone was caning me yesterday saying he's better than me so I had to do something today. We're 1-1 now and we'll see for the rest of the tournament.