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England Beat Japan 2-1 in 2017 Toulon Tournament, Advance to Next Round

Japan pushed England all the way during their final group-stage match of the 2017 Toulon Tournament, but the Three Lions came out on top 2-1 to complete a clean sweep of Group A.

George Hirst gave the Three Lions the lead from the penalty spot, but Japan battled back and deservedly tied things up through Mizuki Ando.

Japan dominated after the equaliser, but Martell Taylor-Crossdale converted another penalty to preserve England's perfect record in the tournament.

Japan started the match on the front foot against the favoured Three Lions, and Takeaki Harigaya fired the first chance wide of the mark.