England U15 continue their mini-tournament in Croatia, an intense international camp in which the Young Lions are playing four matches in six days. After a convincing opening victory over Japan followed by a difficult test against Brazil, Matt Thorpe’s side now prepare for their third fixture of the week, taking on the host nation today at 5pm.
Thorpe’s squad is built around a strong core of familiar faces combined with several emerging talents enjoying rapid progress at club level. Highly-rated prospects such as Luis Munoz, Luca Eden and Kobi Akerele continue to form the backbone of the side, while players like Eden Mahoney-Smith and Brian Nyonyi have further enhanced their reputations with impressive performances since the start of the tournament.
England opened the competition with a controlled 3-1 win over Japan, thanks to a brace from Eden Mahoney-Smith and a goal from Brian Nyonyi, with assists provided by Jaden Maghoma, Luca Eden and Luis Munoz. The following day, the Young Lions were ultimately beaten 4-1 by Brazil after a spirited display, although Mahoney-Smith once again found the net, taking his tally to three goals in two matches.
England U15 starting XI to face Croatia :
- Aaron Woolford (Chelsea)
- Concilio Tonebi (West Ham United)
- Oliver Crofts (Chelsea)
- Piers Pinnock (Sl Benfica)
- Francis Boggan (Everton)
- Brian Nyonyi (Manchester United)
- Rico Sealey (Chelsea)
- Eden Mahoney-Smith (Chelsea)
- Luis Munoz (Arsenal)
- Jaden Maghoma (Arsenal)
- Blake Henry (Derby County)
