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Post by Everton News on May 30, 2017 11:23:02 GMT
Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas have been called up by Belgium for two matches next month. The duo are included in a 27-man party by former Everton boss Roberto Martinez, with the Red Devils set to take on Czech Republic in a friendly at the King Baudouin Stadium on 5 July, before a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Estonia in Tallinn four days later. Belgium currently sit top of Group H, having won four and drawn one of their opening five fixtures. Lukaku has already netted six goals in qualifying, while Mirallas last scored for his country from the penalty spot in a 3-3 friendly draw against Russia in Sochi back in March.
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Post by rugbytoffee on May 30, 2017 19:21:18 GMT
On paper Belgium must have one of the most talented squads in history
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 13:48:22 GMT
England U20 2-1 Costa Rica U20: Everton's Ademola Lookman scores twice as Young Lions book World Cup quarter-final place England coach Paul Simpson told his players not to take anything for granted despite topping their group ahead of Argentina and the host nation. And that certainly proved wise counsel as Costa Rica, who qualified as one of the third-placed sides with the best records, exerted pressure from the first whistle. But having weathered the early storm, England made the breakthrough 10 minutes before half-time, as two Goodison Park team-mates combined to great effect. Jonjoe Kenny found space down the right and delivered an inviting low cross to Lookman, who kept his composure to slot the ball between the legs of keeper Erick Pineda. Another Everton man, Dominic Calvert-Lewin passed up a good chance to double England's lead shortly after the break but Lookman made no error when presented with another chance on 51 minutes. Liverpool new boy Dominic Solanke and Calvert-Lewin combined well and Lookman applied the finish to put England firmly in control. Middlesbrough's Dael Fry and Newcastle forward Adam Armstrong both went close as England looked to add a third and their failure to kill the contest almost returned to haunt them. With two minutes left, Costa Rica won a penalty after Harry Chapman handled and although Woodman saved Leal's spot-kick, the Costa Rica man slammed home the rebound. But England held their nerve and now await the winner of Thursday's Mexico vs Senegal clash to find out their opponent in Monday's last eight game. Coach Simpson said: 'I thought we were excellent throughout the game and I am delighted to get through to the quarter-finals. It's a long time since England Under 20s have done that. 'Tonight was another step forward in our forward play, we were excellent and should have got more goals. Maybe we got a bit sloppy and that is a lesson for us. 'We perhaps need to go and score more goals and finish teams off, but I am delighted to get through.'
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Post by sheff on May 31, 2017 21:30:39 GMT
Well done Ademola. Are there any highlights?
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Post by rugbytoffee on May 31, 2017 21:37:04 GMT
Well done Ademola. Are there any highlights?
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