Kazakhstan U-21 defeated by England in Aktobe

The reigning European champions started brightly, scoring twice in the opening 25 minutes through Ethan Nwaneri (18') and Jobe Bellingham (23').

Despite England’s strong first half, the hosts took control at times after the break and created several dangerous chances, but were unable to find a way past the visitors’ defence.

The final whistle confirmed a 2-0 win for the visitors.

Goals: Nwaneri 18, Bellingham 23

Yellow cards: Bagdat 8, Murzagaliev 65, Gray 34, Mubama 43, Esse 65

Kazakhstan U21: Talysbayev (GK), Karimov (Gubarev 84), Murzagaliev, Askarov, Mrynskyi, Nurymbet, Baibek, Baidavletov (Toktybay 71), Zhaksylyk (Yesimbekov 84), Trufanov (Popov 84), Bagdat (Valgushev 76).

Substituites: Rikhard (GK), Toleuov, Turganov, Raskatov.

Head coach: Denis Mamonov

England U21: Beadle (GK), Dibling (Esse 62), Acheampong, Norton-Cuffy, Gray, Nwaneri (Peck 76), Bellingham, Hinshlewood, Gittins (Watson 71), Miley (Phillips 77), Mubama.

Substituites: Simkin (GK), Alleyne, Chrisene, Small, Lancashire.

Head coach: Lee Carsley

Referees: Edgars Malcevs, Martins Svipsts, Deniss Shevchenko, Aleksandrs Anufrievs (all Latvia)

Venue: Koblandy Batyr Central Stadium, Aktobe – 08/09/2025