New Paul Pogba, Ejaria Benched For England Against Nigeria
Liverpool young midfielder Ovie Ejaria was a non-playing substitute in England’s 8-1 rout of Nigeria U19s at the Continental Cup on Wednesday.<br /><br />The 18-year-old former Arsenal talent and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Josh Onomah were the only players of Nigerian descent not given a run out by Young Lions interim head coach Paul Williams.<br /><br />Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke was in action for 75 minutes and put England 3-0 up in the 25th minute.<br /><br />England U20 number 15 Fikayo Tomori came on with fifteen minutes remaining, while Charlton Athletic wonderkid Ademola Lookman was introduced in the 82nd minute. <br /><br />Abdulrazak Yusuf scored what proved to be a consolation goal for Nigeria in the 35th minute.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley<br /><br />Photo Credit : liverpoolfc.com<br />
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