The look of an Under 21 squad invariably alters through a qualifying campaign and England’s finished with the emergence of two promising full debutants.
Their hope will be that 17-year-old Jamal Musiala notches a fair few more for the Young Lions and eventually the seniors after scoring his first at this level.
The Bayern Munich forward was born in Stuttgart but his involvement in this camp suggests England should win the allegiance battle with Germany.
Bayern Munich 17-year-old Jamal Musiala scored in an impressive display for England
ENGLAND U21s 5-0 ALBANIA U21s - MATCH FACTS
England U21s: Bursik, Wilmot, Godfrey, Kelly, Justin, Musiala (Jones 61), Skipp (Da Silva 76), Davies, Buchanan (McNeil 76), Hudson-Odoi (Gallagher 61), Nketiah
Subs not used: Ramsdale, Austin, Lamptey, Panzo
Goals: Hudson-Odoi 5, Justin 26, Musiala 36, Nketiah 52, 86
Bookings: Nketiah
Albania U21s: Molla, Marku, Adolf Selmani, Sota, Mitaj (Kraja 81), Tuci (Ndrecka 45) Cokaj, Muci (Ademi 68), Dobra (Pellumbi 68), Bullari, Xhixha (Mihana 45)
Subs not used: Harizaj, Kolaj, Kalaj
Bookings: Selmani, Cokaj
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The way Musiala took his goal – the third of the night – was a glimpse into the future, drifting off the right, pointing exactly where he wanted a return pass from Oliver Skipp.