England males’s Beneath-19s drew 1-1 with hosts Croatia on Saturday afternoon.

The Younger Lions went behind from the penalty spot within the second half however secured parity via Tyrique George 14 minutes from time.

The primary half was one thing of a stalemate, with England slowly rising when it comes to possession and territory.

Croatia induced just a few points in the direction of the top of the half however the Younger Lions had been largely dominant, having a objective dominated out for a foul on the opposition goalkeeper.

The second half was a a lot livelier affair, nevertheless, with Tommy Setford instantly pressured into two massive saves simply after the restart.

And Croatia did quickly take the lead, scoring from the spot-kick after 72 minutes.

England didn’t throw the towel in, although, and had been quickly degree.

George dispatched the equaliser after 76 minutes, securing Will Antwi’s facet a share of the spoils.

They’re subsequent in motion towards Germany on Tuesday.

England: 1 Tommy Setford (Arsenal), 2 Leo Black (Tottenham Hotspur), 3 Jayden Meghoma (Brentford), 4 Kiano Dyer (Chelsea), 5 Harrison Murray-Campbell (C) (Chelsea), 6 Ayden Heaven (Arsenal), 7 Samuel Amo-Ameyaw Southampton), 8 Michael Golding (Leicester Metropolis), 9 Josh Ajala (West Ham United), 10 Tyler Dibling (Southampton), 11 Mikey Moore (Tottenham Hotspur)

Substitutes: 19 Ethan Wheatley (Manchester United) for Ajala 68, 20 Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) for Amo-Ameyaw 68, 21 Tyrique George (Chelsea) for Moore 68, 17 Romelle Donovan (Birmingham Metropolis) for Dibling 68, 16 Joe Johnson (Luton City) for Heaven 68, 12 Matthew Henderson-Corridor (Manchester Metropolis) for Black 78, 14 Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) for Dyer 78, 15 Josh Acheampong (Chelsea) for Golding 78, 18 Reiss Russell-Denny (Chelsea) for Golding 78, 22 Sam Proctor (Aston Villa) for Setford

Substitutes not used: 13 Finaly Herrick (West Ham United), 23 Ishe Samuels-Smith (Chelsea)

Purpose: Tyrique George 76

Head coach: Will Antwi