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Arsenal forward Chris Willock and Tottenham prospect Marcus Edwards on target for England Under-19s

At the double: Arsenal striker Chris Willock: Getty Images
At the double: Arsenal striker Chris Willock: Getty Images

Arsenal forward Chris Willock scored twice to help England round off their European Under-19 Championship Elite Round qualifying campaign in style with a 5-1 victory over Belarus.

Keith Downing's side, who had already secured their place in this summer's finals in Georgia prior to kick-off, fell behind to an early Vladislav Mukhamedov strike at St. George's Park.

But the visitors' lead did not last long as Manchester City duo Lukas Nmecha and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts fired the Young Lions in front midway through the first half.

England ran riot after the break with Tottenham prospect Marcus Edwards, who has been likened to Lionel Messi by Mauricio Pochettino, on hand to extend their comfortable lead.

Willock, who is yet to make a senior appearance for Arsene Wenger's side, rounded off the emphatic win with a well-taken brace late on.

England's victory guaranteed top spot in Group 3 courtesy of a 100 per cent record.