Riverside victory for England U21's

Around 19,000 turned up to see Peter Taylor's youngsters pick up three points to go to the top of their Group, ahead of Germany. The Germans have the same goal difference and have a game in hand.

Goals from Dean Ashton and John Welsh secured the points for the hosts.

Team:

Scott Carson (Liverpool), Liam Rosenior (Fulham), Calum Davenport (Southampton), Steven Taylor (Newcastle), Peter Whittingham (Aston Villa), James Milner (Newcastle), Kieran Richardson (WBA), off  56 wins Wayne Routledge on, John Welsh (Liverpool), Tom Huddlestone (Derby), Darren Bent (Ipswich), off 82 mins Darren Ambrose on, Dean Ashton (Norwich), off 67 mins Jonathan Stead on