Arsenal loanee Eddie Nketiah continues to excite Leeds United fans with two goals for England Under 21s

Eddie Nketiah did his growing reputation as a deadly goalscorer no harm with another two goals tonight, this time in the colours of his country.
By Graham Smyth
Published 6th Sep 2019, 20:44 GMT
Eddie Nketiah scored two for England Under 21s tonight (Pic: Getty)Eddie Nketiah scored two for England Under 21s tonight (Pic: Getty)
Eddie Nketiah scored two for England Under 21s tonight (Pic: Getty)

The Arsenal striker, on loan at Leeds United for the season, scored twice for England Under 21s in their 3-2 win in Turkey.

He opened the scoring from close range in the Euro U21 qualifier after just four minutes, then brought England level at 2-2 on 74 minutes, after taking a pass from Manchester City prospect Phil Foden.

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The young Lions got the winner a minute later when Reiss Nelson, another Arsenal youngster, found the net.

Nketiah has thrilled Whites supporters with his goalscoring cameos already this season.

The 20-year-old has three goals in four outings for Leeds since joining on a deadline day loan deal.

Elsewhere in international action tonight, club captain Liam Cooper has made his Scotland debut against Russia and Alfie McCalmont started Northern Ireland Under 21s ' clash with Malta - just 24 hours after making his debut for the senior side at Windsor Park.

And midfielder Mateusz Klich was in the starting line-up for Poland's game against Slovenia.

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