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European Under-21s Championship | Qualifiers
Oct 10, 2014 at 5.45pm UK
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2-1
Reaction
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Saido Berahino keeping feet on the ground
England Under-21s striker Saido Berahino says that he is keeping his feet on the ground despite earning plaudits for his performances this season.
Oct 11, 14:05
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Gareth Southgate hails Harry Kane, Saido Berahino impact
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate praises the performances of Saido Berahino and Harry Kane in the team's 2-1 win over Croatia Under-21s.
Oct 10, 22:57
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Saido Berahino: 'Tie with Croatia remains in the balance'
Saido Berahino insists that England Under-21s are a long way from reaching the European Championships after beating their Croatian rivals 2-1 on Friday.
Oct 10, 20:50
The Match
Match Report
Saido Berahino scores a penalty late on to give England Under-21s a 2-1 win in the first leg of their European Championship playoff against Croatia Under-21s
Form Guide
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Build-up
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Gareth Southgate hopeful of Saido Berahino support
England Under-21s boss Gareth Southgate hopes that the crowd at Molineux will support Saido Berahino despite the striker playing for West Bromwich Albion.
Oct 10, 01:06
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Nathan Redmond: 'I can handle physical test from Croatia'
Nathan Redmond claims that he is ready for the physical challenge ahead of the clash with Croatia's Under-21s.
Oct 9, 05:02
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Gareth Southgate: 'England Under-21s return good for Luke Shaw'
England Under-21s boss Gareth Southgate believes that Luke Shaw's return to the youth set-up from the senior side will be good for the Manchester United defender.
Oct 7, 19:35
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Gareth Southgate: 'Raheem Sterling should stay with senior side'
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate believes that both his side and Raheem Sterling would benefit from the Liverpool man staying with the senior team.
Oct 7, 19:21
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Gareth Southgate explains Luke Shaw's England Under-21 inclusion
Gareth Southgate believes that it is vital Luke Shaw builds up his international experience with the England Under-21 side before earning a recall to the senior set-up.
Oct 2, 12:59
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Gareth Southgate: 'Saido Berahino Under-21 inclusion invaluable to development'
England Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate insists that if Saido Berahinho replicates his recent club form then he will push his way into Roy Hodgson's thinking.
Oct 2, 12:29