Scott the provider as England U21s clinch top spot

Wednesday 16 October 2024

England men's under-21s clinched the top spot in their 2025 UEFA European Championship qualifying group with a dominant 7-0 win against Azerbaijan at Ashton Gate.

Alex Scott played an advanced central role for much of the game in which he set up the second goal with a free kick that was headed home by Callum Doyle.

On point from Doyle ???? pic.twitter.com/t5AX6eu4O7

— England (@England) October 15, 2024

Scott, now at Bournemouth, was returning to his old home ground Ashton Gate where he played for Bristol City between 2020 and 2023.

England were 2-0 up at half time.

Back where it started. Thank you for your support today???? pic.twitter.com/En8YWmrEPe

— Alex Scott (@AlexScott_7) October 15, 2024

Their goals came from Charlie Crewsell, Doyle, James McAtee, Jalal Huseynov (og), Elliott Anderson, Dane Scarlett and Omari Hutchinson.