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Eddie Nketiah matches Alan Shearer and Francis Jeffers in becoming England U21's record goalscorer after he hit 13th strike in Andorra draw... now will Gareth Southgate take notice of the Arsenal starlet?

Daily Mail | October 8, 2020

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Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah has joined Alan Shearer and Francis Jeffers as England Under 21s' joint leading scorer after netting his 13th goal for his country on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old Gunners striker came on as a second-half substitute to slot home in the 83rd minute in the 3-3 UEFA U21 Championship qualifier with Andorra at Estadi Nacional and giving a timely nudge to full England manager Gareth Southgate.

Nketiah's ninth goal in his last five qualifying games looked to have clinched the win for Aidy Boothroyd's side.

Eddie Nketiah scored England U21s' third goal in the 3-3 qualifying draw against Andorra
Arsenal forward Nketiah has joined Alan Shearer and Francis Jeffers on 13u00a0 goals for the U21s

Arsenal forward Nketiah has joined Alan Shearer and Francis Jeffers on 13 goals for the U21s

But the minnows grabbed a shock draw with seven minutes remaining as Christian Garcia claimed a share of the points.

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