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England U21 0-0 Poland U21

Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson holds off a challenge
Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson was England's stand-out player

An inexperienced England Under-21 side drew a blank in a friendly against their Polish counterparts at Molineux.

Stuart Pearce gave five players their debuts, but it was Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson who stood out.

The 20-year-old had a first-half penalty claim turned down after one of several breathtaking runs.

Striker Frazier Campbell had a chance to add to his growing reputation near the end when he met Jamie O'Hara's cross but saw his shot deflected wide.


England U21: Hart (Heaton 46), Mancienne, Onuoha, Shawcross (Dann 65), Fox, Gardner (Leadbitter 46), Surman (Mattock 88), O'Hara, Adam Johnson, Jerome (Campbell 66), Moore (Derbyshire 65).

Booked: Derbyshire.

Poland U21: Tyton, Rzezniczak, Kokoszka, Polczak, Kocot, Glik, Kuklis (Jarka 76), Majewski, Wilk (Danch 46), Pawlowski, Janczyk (Lewandowski 76).
Subs Not Used: Szczesny, Cichy, Marciniak, Renusz.

Booked: Wilk, Kuklis, Rzezniczak.

Att: 28,178

Ref: Kevin Blom (Holland).


see also
Ferdinand named England captain
25 Mar 08 |  Internationals
France v England
25 Mar 08 |  Internationals
Capello regime impresses Beckham
25 Mar 08 |  Internationals


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