Italy U21s vs England U21s LIVE: Dominic Solanke stars with two goals in 2-1 win

Italy U21s 1-2 England U21s
Venue: Stadio Paolo Mazza
International friendly

Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke was on target with two goals as England U21s beat Italy in Thursday night's friendly.

Solanke's game time has been limited since leaving Chelsea to join Liverpool in summer 2017, with the 21-year-old currently playing for the Young Lions having represented England just once at senior level last November.

The forward has yet to make a first-team appearance for Liverpool this season, but struck twice for Aidy Boothroyd's England side at Stadio Paolo Mazza in Ferrara.

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Aidy Boothroyd on his squad selections

"We need some continuity and consistency and although I’ve mixed it up across the campaign, for a number of different reasons, I’ve seen everybody now and I know what I’ve got.

"We know we have a very talented squad, but there is room for improvement and a lot of those players are already up with Gareth in the senior squad.

"I can’t see some of the ‘big-hitters’ coming back as they’re now senior internationals and it’s part of my job to get them through and develop them as people and players and also to win.

"They’re the three key things we need to do and if we miss out on one or two that could play, then that’s fine providing they’re playing senior football.

"It’s my job to make sure that if I want those who come back down they will be motivated, which they will be. I have no qualms about that, they’re good guys and characters.

"But when you see young players like Reiss Nelson, Phil Foden and Ryan Sessegnon, outstanding talents, it makes it competitive for places which can only help me."