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England Under-21 winger Thomas Ince delighted with display in Sweden win
England Under-21 international Thomas Ince feels Stuart Pearce's men put in a "special" display in their 4-0 win over Sweden. Feb 6, 01:14
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England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce delighted with Sweden win
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce is delighted with his team as they beat Sweden 4-0 thanks to a brace from Blackpool winger Thomas Ince. Feb 6, 00:05
The Match
Match Report
Thomas Ince scores his first goals at international Under-21 level as England defeat Sweden comfortably in a friendly at Walsall's Banks's Stadium.
Live Commentary
Read how Stuart Pearce's England Under-21 side made it seven consecutive wins without conceding against Sweden in Walsall, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
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Wilfried Zaha is handed a role as a striker for the England Under-21 side against Sweden.
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Jonjo Shelvey wants more playing time
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey insists that he wants to start for the England Under-21 side tonight after failing to make a Premier League appearance in 2013.Feb 5, 04:29
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Raheem Sterling, Luke Shaw out of England Under-21 friendly
England youngsters Raheem Sterling and Luke Shaw pull out of the Under-21 squad for tonight's friendly against Sweden through injury.Feb 5, 03:55
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Phil Jones ruled out with shingles
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is forced to withdraw from England Under-21 duty after picking up shingles and could be out for around four weeks.Feb 5, 02:14
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Stuart Pearce contract talks delayed
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce reveals that negotiations with the FA over his contract have been deferred until the summer.Feb 4, 23:28
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