England U17 finish their three-match friendly series in Dubai today, taking on Australia in their third outing following an impressive 5–2 victory over the United States, and a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast. The match, scheduled for 11:30 at the Shabab Al Ahli Stadium, represents another important step for the Young Lions as they look to rebuild confidence after a disastrous European qualifying campaign.
All eyes were on Liam Bramley’s starting line-up — particularly after he opted to shake things up following the failed qualifiers. Several fresh faces were introduced, including first-time call-ups Lyndon Selgrove (Millwall), Jake Wain (Manchester City), Max Little (Southampton), Teddie Lamb (Manchester City) and AJ Yeguo (Liverpool), who has previously represented Poland at youth level.
In attack, Brian Madjo, who bagged a brace against Sweden, keeps his place and is expected to be one of England’s main threats, alongside Mathis Eboué (Chelsea), who struck a superb hat-trick in the win over the USA.
England’s starting XI to face Ivory Coast
- Roman Dowell (Newcastle United)
- Jake Wain (Manchester City)
- Oscar Sandiford (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Oliver Wilkinson (Ipswich Town)
- Jacob Howard (Leeds United)
- Fraser Widdop (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Max Little (Southampton)
- Floyd Samba (Manchester City)
- Mathis Eboue (Chelsea)
- Joél Drakes-Thomas (Crystal Palace)
- Brian Madjo (Metz)
