Harry Gray made his England Under-19 debut as the team beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 at St George’s Park. The appearance represents another step in the 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday loanee’s development and gives the Owls a notable connection to England’s youth set-up.

Gray came on for Reigan Heskey in the 61st minute, while former Wednesday players featured prominently in the wider international action. Max Dowman scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute, securing England’s third consecutive victory and a winning start under new head coach Ben Futcher; the match was the first of four friendlies in the international window.