ENGLAND U19S

England youngsters are delighted with their victory over Slovakia at Sixfields Stadium.

U19s v Slovakia

Friday, 03 March 2006.

	28 February 2006
	England 3-0 Slovakia
	With a Lee Holmes corker getting them on their way, the Young Lions make light work of Slovakia at Sixfields.

At a packed Sixfields Stadium, and playing on a perfect playing surface, Theo Walcott kick started his Under-19 career with a goal and a fine overall performance.

With two earlier goals from Moses Ashikodi and captain Lee Holmes it was a perfect night in Northampton. There was drama in the build up to Walcott's goal though; with eleven minutes to goal Walcott was brought down in the box and England were awarded a penalty.

Walcott stepped up but his effort was brilliantly saved by Hrosso in the Slovakian goal. The referee however saw encroachment by Slovakian defenders and the spot kick was to be retaken.

Showing nerves of steel, Walcott stepped up again and scored England's third to cap a night of brilliant football from England's young team.

England can now look forward to the UEFA European Championship qualifiers in May with real confidence and a growing number of exciting players proving themselves against difficult opposition.

U19S V SLOVAKIA

03 March 2006