Lions face Russia test

  • Monday, 21 May, 2007
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The Three Lions take on Russia with a place in the final of the International Tournament at stake.

England v Russia
International Cerebral Palsy Football Tournament
Holland,
Monday 21 May 2007

England have a chance of reaching the final of the International Cerebral Palsy Football Tournament - but they need to overcome the might of Russia on Monday afternoon.

After slipping to a 6-0 defeat against Iran in their first game on Friday - the margin of defeat could have been wider had it not been for some excellent goalkeeping from Gavin Wood - the Three Lions bounced back to beat Holland 24 hours later.

In a game where the defences dominated, England grabbed a last-gasp goal to record their second victory over Holland this year.

Michael Barker was the hero, directing Gary Davies' driven cross past the Dutch keeper.

England made it back-to-back wins on Sunday by beating the USA 3-1.

The Three Lions were rewarded for dominating the first half when Barker drove home a 22nd minute free-kick to put his side ahead.

The USA responded with an equaliser ten minutes after the interval, but England went ahead for a second time courtesy of Wayne Ward who latched on to Barker's cross before slotting home.

Michael Wilson (pictured) then scored his side's third, although there were a few nervous glances when the USA pulled a goal back at the death.

England: Gavin Wood, Jordan Raynes, Stephen Brown, Gary Davies, Andrew Taylor, Matthew Ellis, Richard Fox, Junior Gordon, Michael Barker, Wayne Ward, Stephen Prior, Michael Wilson, Kwame Osei.


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