Ricoh Arena Plays Host To England U21

Last updated : 13 October 2015 By CNS Staff

This evening, the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, played host to England U21's in their European Championship Qualifier against Kazakhstan.

Former Coventry City loanee Chuba Akpom started for Gareth Southgate's side and hit the wood work in the 12th minute.

England took the lead in the 53rd minute through Ruben Loftus-Cheek who fired high into the net.

Sixteen minutes later, Nathan Redmond was sent free down the right and he beat the keeper to score a second goal. 

England, who had two goals ruled out for offside, scored in stoppage time when Chuba Akpom slotted home from close range to give England a 3-0 win in front of a crowd of 15,165.