Ethan Nwaneri opened the scoring for the England U21 side in their UEFA U21 qualifying opener against Kazakhstan, netting early in the match to give the Young Lions a crucial lead .
This goal continues an impressive trajectory for the Arsenal midfielder on the international stage. He previously scored on his full England U21 debut—a remarkable milestone—just days after his 18th birthday .
England’s U21 squad, including Nwaneri, was selected by manager Lee Carsley to begin their EURO qualifying campaign in Aktobe, Kazakhstan .