The England U17s have booked their place in the 2015 FIFA U-17
World Cup in Chile following their 5-3 win against Spain on penalties on
Tuesday.
The young Three Lions failed to defend the Euro U-17 Championship they won in Malta last summer following their 1-0 loss to Russia in the quarter-final but were given another route to qualify for the World Cup with a play-off game against Spain.
Fulham defender Tayo Edun did not feature against the Spaniards after he was sent off in the closing stages against Russia four days ago.
However, two Anglo-Nigerian players were involved at Stadion Hadzhi Dimitar, with manager John Peacock handing a starting berth to Layton Ndukwu while Ike Ugbo started from the bench.
Before Ndukwu was replaced by Ugbo in the 65th minute, the Leicester City striker peppered the Spanish defence, especially in the second half, and would have registered his first goal of the competition if he had been more clinical in front of goal.
At the end of regulation time, and with the scoreline reading 0-0, the winner had to be decided through penalties.
Of all the spot kicks taken by England, none of their players missed, with Ike Ugbo keeping his cool to convert the second penalty.
The Golden Eaglets and the Three Lions will find out their first round opponents at the World Cup when the draw is held in Santiago on August 6.
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