England U-21s Dominate Moldova 4-0, Claim Group Lead in Euro Qualifiers

England’s Under-21 team secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Moldova today in Chisinau, propelling them to the top of their European Championship qualifying group with a second consecutive win.

Divin Mubama marked his debut with two goals, while Jamie Gittens also found the net, but the match truly belonged to Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri, who orchestrated the attack with two assists and a penalty won. Nwaneri’s influence was evident from the 28th minute, his run creating space for Gittens to open the scoring, and continued throughout the match as he consistently unlocked the Moldovan defense. Mubama’s first goal came following a Nwaneri assist, and he later converted a penalty in the 74th minute after Nwaneri’s through ball led to a foul on debutant Josh King.

Further solidifying the win, Rico Lewis added a late goal in the 89th minute, showcasing individual brilliance with a run from deep and a precise finish. Everton’s Tyler Dibling also contributed to the attacking pressure, earning a free-kick that Nwaneri narrowly missed. This victory builds momentum for England’s campaign as they aim to qualify for the prestigious UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

James Beadle, Birmingham’s goalkeeper, made a crucial intervention to deny a Moldovan corner, while Brooke Norton-Cuffy also tested the opposition’s goalkeeper. The team will now focus on their next qualifying match, building on this dominant performance and aiming to maintain their position at the top of the group; details on upcoming fixtures can be found on the FA website.